How To Fix IX079 - Address copy not supported for this partner type

IX079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Address copy not supported for this partner type

What causes this issue?

Copying of the address from the master record is not supported for this
partner type.
The following partner types are supported:
KU Customer
LI Vendor
AP Contact person
US User
PE Employee

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX079 - Address copy not supported for this partner type ?

  The SAP error message IX079: Address copy not supported for this partner type typically occurs in the context of partner functions in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partner (BP) data. This error indicates that the system is trying to copy address information for a partner type that does not support this operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Partner Type: The error usually arises when the system attempts to copy address data for a partner type that is not configured to allow address copying. For example, certain partner types like "Vendor" or "Customer" may have restrictions on how address data is handled.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict address copying for specific partner types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner records that prevent the address from being copied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for business partners in SAP (transaction code BP