How To Fix IM790 - No partner function determined for the paging partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 790

• Message text: No partner function determined for the paging partner

What causes this issue?

No correct partner function for the responsible person is assigned to
the selected order type.

System Response

In order for paging to be performed successfully, the following
prerequisites must be fulfilled:
A partner function for the person responsible must be assigned to the
order type.
A person must be assigned to the partner function.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the relevant settings in Customizing and adapt them.
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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM790 - No partner function determined for the paging partner ?

  The SAP error message IM790 ("No partner function determined for the paging partner") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with partner determination for a specific business transaction, such as a sales order, delivery, or other logistics processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid partner function for the specified partner type in the context of the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Function Configuration: The partner function required for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure assigned to the business transaction may not include the necessary partner functions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records (e.g., customer or vendor master data).
  Transaction-Specific Settings: The specific transaction may not have the required partner functions set up correctly in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the section for partner determination (e.g., Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination).
  Ensure that the required partner functions are defined and correctly assigned to the partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify that the partner determination procedure assigned to the transaction includes the necessary partner functions.
  If not, you may need to modify the procedure to include the required partner functions.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant business partner (customer or vendor) to ensure that all necessary partner functions are maintained.
  Ensure that the partner data is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  Transaction-Specific Settings:
  
  Check the specific transaction settings to ensure that the partner functions are correctly configured for that transaction type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), VD03 (Display Customer), or XD03 (Display Customer - General) to check and maintain partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IM790 error in your SAP system.