How To Fix IX046 - The customer account group is not allowed for the partner function

IX046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The customer account group is not allowed for the partner function

What causes this issue?

The valid <GL:account_group>account groups</> must be contained in the
customer master record.

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?

If you have the necessary authorization, maintain the allocation of the
account groups to the partner function in Customizing.

<DS:TRAN.VOP2>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX046 - The customer account group is not allowed for the partner function ?

  The SAP error message IX046, "The customer account group is not allowed for the partner function," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the customer account group and the partner function being used in a transaction. This error is common in scenarios involving customer master data, particularly when creating or modifying business partners or customer records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Group Assignment: The customer account group assigned to the business partner does not allow the specified partner function. Each partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party) is linked to specific account groups.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow the combination of the account group and partner function being used.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong partner function or account group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Account Group:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for change or XD03 for display).
  Verify