How To Fix IWO_BAPI712 - Partner data cannot be maintained for order type &1

IWO_BAPI712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Partner data cannot be maintained for order type &1

What causes this issue?

You want to enter partner data in the maintenance order. However, no
partner determination procedure is assigned to the order type &V1&.

System Response

You are not able to enter the partner data.
INCLUDE KEINE-VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE SYSTEMVERWALTER OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Procedure for System Administrators

In the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.OLIAVOP21>Define Partner
Determination Procedure and Partner Function</>, assign a suitable
partner determination procedure and the relevant partner functions to
order type &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI712 - Partner data cannot be maintained for order type &1 ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI712 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining partner data for a specific order type in the system. This error typically arises when trying to create or update an order in SAP that requires partner data (such as vendors, customers, or other business partners) but the system cannot process it due to configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Function Configuration: The order type may not have the necessary partner functions configured in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not support partner data maintenance.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the partner master records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain partner data for the specified order type.
  Custom Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements may be interfering with the standard processing of partner data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in transaction