How To Fix IX048 - Partner & with function & has been deleted

IX048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Partner & with function & has been deleted

What causes this issue?

A partner is still assigned that has been deleted in the meantime.

System Response

The system will delete the assignment when you save in change mode.

How to fix this error?

Check the partner assignments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX048 - Partner & with function & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message IX048 typically indicates that a partner (such as a vendor, customer, or other business partner) associated with a specific function has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data in modules like SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), or others.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Partner: The partner (e.g., customer or vendor) has been deleted from the system, which means that any transactions or documents referencing this partner will trigger the error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, where the system still references a partner that no longer exists.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partner determination may not be set up correctly, leading to references to deleted partners.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Status: Verify if the partner in question has indeed been deleted. You can do this by checking the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor records)