How To Fix G4012 - Partner & in line & is a CI/NPI partner - no direct charges

G4012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Partner & in line & is a CI/NPI partner - no direct charges

What causes this issue?

Partner &v1& used in posting line &v2& is a CI-NPI partner, and you
cannot charge directly to CI/NPI-partners.

System Response

You cannot post this document.

How to fix this error?

Check the partner you want to receive this posting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4012 - Partner & in line & is a CI/NPI partner - no direct charges ?

  The SAP error message G4012 indicates that there is an issue related to the partner function in the context of a sales document or transaction. Specifically, it suggests that the partner identified is a CI (Customer Invoice) or NPI (Non-Payment Invoice) partner, and as such, it cannot have direct charges associated with it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Partner Function Misconfiguration: The partner function assigned to the customer or vendor may not be set up correctly for the type of transaction being processed.
  Incorrect Partner Role: The partner role being used may not support direct charges. For example, CI/NPI partners are typically used for invoicing purposes and do not allow for direct billing.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the partner, such as missing or incorrect information that prevents the system from processing direct charges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Partner Functions: Check the partner functions assigned to the customer or vendor in the master data. Ensure