How To Fix IM155 - The partner funct. entered is not defined in determination procedure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 155

• Message text: The partner funct. entered is not defined in determination procedure &

What causes this issue?

The <GL:partner_function>partner function</> that you selected is not
defined in the <GL:partner_determination_procedure>partner determination
procedure</> assigned to the notification type.

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?

Check your entry. Change the partner determination procedure assigned to
the notification type, or expand the existing partner determination
procedure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM155 - The partner funct. entered is not defined in determination procedure & ?

  The SAP error message IM155, which states "The partner function entered is not defined in determination procedure," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in sales documents, purchasing documents, or other transactional data.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Partner Function: The partner function you are trying to use is not defined in the partner determination procedure for the specific document type or business transaction you are working with.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type you are using may not be linked to the correct partner determination procedure.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an incorrect partner function that does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM155 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for partner determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Define Partner Determination Procedure).
  Verify that the partner function you are trying to use is defined in the partner determination procedure for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the correct partner determination procedure is assigned to the document type you are working with.
  This can also be found in the SPRO configuration under the relevant section for the document type.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Function Entries:
  
  Check if the partner function is correctly defined in the partner function settings.
  Ensure that the partner function is active and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try to create a document with a different partner function that is known to be valid to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on partner determination procedures and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VD03 for displaying customer master data, or XD03 for displaying vendor master data to check partner functions.
  Partner Functions: Common partner functions include Sold-to Party (SP), Ship-to Party (SH), Bill-to Party (BP), and Payer (PY).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to partner determination issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IM155 error in your SAP system.