How To Fix F=204 - CO partner update indicator for order type & is set to '&'

F=204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F= -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: CO partner update indicator for order type & is set to '&'

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F=204 - Details

• The SAP error message "F=204 CO partner update indicator for order type & is set to '&'" typically relates to issues with the configuration of order types in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically regarding the partner update indicator for cost objects such as production orders or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error usually arises when the partner update indicator for a specific order type is not set correctly. This can happen if the order type is configured to not allow partner updates, but the system is trying to perform an operation that requires it.
  Order Type Settings: The order type in question may have been set to a value that does not permit partner updates, which is necessary for certain transactions or processes.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be trying to access or update partner information incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings