How To Fix ILM204 - No partner function is defined for "person responsible"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No partner function is defined for "person responsible"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM204 - No partner function is defined for "person responsible" ?

  The SAP error message ILM204 indicates that there is no partner function defined for the "person responsible" in the context of the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) module. This error typically arises when trying to process data related to a business partner or customer, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the partner function.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The partner function for the "person responsible" is not defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the partner function configuration.
  Incorrect Partner Function Assignment: The partner function may not be correctly assigned to the relevant business partner or customer master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system expects a partner function to be defined but it is not.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Partner Function:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Define Partner Functions.
  Ensure that the partner function for "person responsible" is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Function:
  
  Check the relevant business partner or customer master data.
  Ensure that the partner function for the "person responsible" is assigned correctly.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and checking the partner roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the data entries to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If necessary, update the entries to include the missing partner function.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner maintenance.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Information Lifecycle Management and partner function configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM204 error and ensure that the partner function for the "person responsible" is correctly defined and assigned in your SAP system.