How To Fix ILM209 - Partner determination procedure in order type &1 is not procedure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Partner determination procedure in order type &1 is not procedure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM209 - Partner determination procedure in order type &1 is not procedure &2 ?

  The SAP error message ILM209 indicates that there is an issue with the partner determination procedure associated with a specific order type. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid partner determination procedure for the specified order type, which can affect processes such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional documents.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner determination procedure for the specified order type may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Assignment: The order type may not be assigned to the correct partner determination procedure in the configuration settings.
  Customizations: If there have been recent changes or customizations to the partner determination procedures or order types, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant area for partner determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure).
  Verify that the partner determination procedure is correctly defined and assigned to the order type in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the order type is assigned to the correct partner determination procedure. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  If the order type is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the appropriate partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there have been recent changes, review those changes to ensure they did not inadvertently affect the partner determination settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate a problem with the configuration being transported.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the order creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  VD02 or VD03 for customer master data (if applicable).
  ME22N or ME23N for purchase order data (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on partner determination procedures and their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, 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 identify and resolve the ILM209 error in your SAP system.