How To Fix IS009 - Enter a partner determination profile first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Enter a partner determination profile first

What causes this issue?

You have called up the possible entries for the
<GL:partner_function>partner functions</>, but you have not entered a
<GL:partner_determination_procedure>partner determination procedure</>.

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?

You must first enter a partner determination procedure before you can
display the valid partner functions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS009 - Enter a partner determination profile first ?

  The SAP error message IS009, which states "Enter a partner determination profile first," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP systems, particularly in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that the system requires a partner determination profile to be specified before proceeding with certain transactions or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Profile: The partner determination profile has not been assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., customer, vendor, or material).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partner determination may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a partner determination profile that has not been defined or is not applicable in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IS009 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., customer or