How To Fix IL304 - Change to cat. & not poss.: partner determ. procedure different

IL304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Change to cat. & not poss.: partner determ. procedure different

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the
<GL:functional_location_category>functional location category</>. A
<GL:partner_determination_procedure>partner determination procedure</>
has been allocated to this category that defines the mandatory and
allowed partners.

System Response

The system will only allow you to change the functional location
category if this does not involve a change in the partner determination
procedure.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL304 - Change to cat. & not poss.: partner determ. procedure different ?

  The SAP error message IL304 ("Change to cat. & not possible: partner determ. procedure different") typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when there is an attempt to change a category or classification of a material or item, but the partner determination procedure associated with that item is different from what is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Partner Determination Procedures: The error usually arises when the item or material you are trying to change has a partner determination procedure that does not match the one expected for the category you are trying to assign.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of partner determination procedures in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or item may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in partner determination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and check the partner determination procedures assigned