How To Fix IH090 - You must enter a partner function for the partner number

IH090 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 090

• Message text: You must enter a partner function for the partner number

What causes this issue?

You have entered a partner number for the selection, but have not
entered a corresponding <GL:partner_function>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?

Enter the partner function that corresponds with this
<GL:partner>partner</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IH090 - Details

• The SAP error message IH090, which states "You must enter a partner function for the partner number," typically occurs in the context of partner functions in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a partner number is entered without a corresponding partner function. In SAP, partner functions define the role of a partner in a business transaction (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.). If you attempt to save or process a transaction without specifying the partner function for the partner number, SAP will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the partner function is correctly assigned to the partner number you are using. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating a sales order) and checking the partner details.
  
  
  
  Enter Partner Function:
  
  When entering the partner