How To Fix IX022 - No partner was entered with the function of payer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No partner was entered with the function of payer

What causes this issue?

A credit limit check always occurs for the partner with the function
of the payer. The payer has not yet been assigned.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the payer, if necessary entering it in the master record
of the corresponding sold-to party.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX022 - No partner was entered with the function of payer ?

  The SAP error message IX022, which states "No partner was entered with the function of payer," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial transactions where a payer partner function is required but not provided. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of sales orders, billing documents, or when processing invoices.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payer Information: The most common cause is that the payer partner function is not assigned in the document you are trying to process. This can happen if the customer master data is incomplete or if the payer is not specified in the transaction.
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to determine the payer automatically.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may not be configured to require a payer, or it may not be set up to derive the payer from the sold-to party or ship-to party.
  Customer Master Data Issues: The customer master record may not have the necessary partner functions defined, or the payer may not be linked correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Functions: Ensure that the payer partner function is correctly assigned in the document. You can do this by checking the partner tab in the transaction you are working on (e.g., sales order, billing document).
  Review Customer Master Data: Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data) and verify that the payer is correctly defined. Ensure that the payer is linked to the sold-to party or ship-to party as needed.
  Partner Determination Procedure: Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type. You can do this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure. Ensure that the procedure includes the payer function and is set up correctly.
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type you are using to ensure that it is configured to require a payer and that it can derive the payer from the sold-to or ship-to party.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03 - Display Customer Master
  VD03 - Display Customer Master (Sales Area)
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Partner Functions: Common partner functions include Sold-to Party (SP), Ship-to Party (SH), Payer (PY), and Bill-to Party (BP).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.