How To Fix FB186 - ... No partner number may be specified

FB186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 186

• Message text: ... No partner number may be specified

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FB186 - Details

• The SAP error message FB186 ("No partner number may be specified") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with vendor or customer accounts in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system does not allow the entry of a partner number in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform does not require or allow a partner number. For example, certain types of postings or transactions may not be designed to include partner information.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow partner numbers for the specific transaction type you are using.
  Document Type: The document type you are using may not support partner numbers. Each document type in SAP can have specific settings that determine whether partner information is required or allowed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an inadvertent entry of a partner number in