How To Fix IX037 - Partner determ. procedure & not allowed for Plant Maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Partner determ. procedure & not allowed for Plant Maintenance

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a <GL:partner_determination_procedure>partner
determination procedure</> that is not valid for Plant Maintenance.

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?

Select a different partner determination procedure, if necessary
using the possible entries help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX037 - Partner determ. procedure & not allowed for Plant Maintenance ?

  The SAP error message IX037, which states "Partner determination procedure & not allowed for Plant Maintenance," typically occurs when there is an issue with the partner determination settings in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid partner determination procedure for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure for the specific transaction or object type in Plant Maintenance is not defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant customizing settings may not be set up correctly.
  Object Type Not Supported: The object type you are working with may not support partner determination procedures in the context of Plant Maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing > Partner Determination.
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is defined for the relevant object types (e.g., maintenance orders, notifications).
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If the procedure is missing, you may need to create or assign a partner determination procedure to the relevant object type.
  Ensure that the partner roles (e.g., responsible person, vendor) are correctly assigned to the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for partner determination to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the partner roles are correctly defined and that they are relevant to the Plant Maintenance processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW31 (Create Order), and IW38 (Change Order) to understand where the error might occur.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination procedures and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify partner determination settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or customizations affecting the partner determination process.