How To Fix F2705 - Customer & is not assigned to a partner function

F2705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Customer & is not assigned to a partner function

What causes this issue?

The customer is not active in any partner function.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2705 - Customer & is not assigned to a partner function ?

  The SAP error message F2705, which states "Customer & is not assigned to a partner function," typically occurs when a customer master record does not have the necessary partner function assigned for a specific transaction or process. This can happen in various contexts, such as sales orders, billing documents, or other financial transactions where partner functions are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Function Assignment: The customer master record does not have the required partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) assigned.
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The customer data may not be correctly maintained or may be incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: The partner function may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant settings may not be activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 (Display Customer - Sales Area).
  Enter the customer number and check the partner functions assigned to the customer.
  Ensure that the required partner functions (e.g.,