How To Fix IX081 - Maintain also the mandatory partner for notification &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Maintain also the mandatory partner for notification &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX081 - Maintain also the mandatory partner for notification & ?

  The SAP error message IX081, which states "Maintain also the mandatory partner for notification," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules. This error indicates that a mandatory partner function related to notifications has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a notification without specifying a required partner function. In SAP, partner functions are used to define the roles of different entities (like customers, vendors, or employees) involved in a business process. For notifications, certain partner functions are mandatory, and if they are not filled in, the system will generate this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the IX081 error, you need to ensure that all mandatory partner functions are maintained for the notification. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Notification:
  
  Go to the transaction code for notifications (e.g., IW21 for creating a notification or IW22 for changing one).
  
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  In the notification screen, look for the "Partners" tab or section.
  Verify if all required partner functions (like "Notification Recipient," "Responsible Person," etc.) are filled in.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Partners:
  
  If any mandatory partner function is missing, click on the "Add" or "Maintain" button to enter the necessary partner details.
  Ensure that you select the correct partner type and enter the relevant information.
  
  
  
  Save the Notification:
  
  After maintaining the required partner information, save the notification.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration (if necessary):
  
  If you are unsure which partner functions are mandatory, you may need to check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This can typically be done by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Look for the settings related to "Notification" under the Plant Maintenance or Customer Service modules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW21: Create Notification
  IW22: Change Notification
  IW23: Display Notification
  
  
  
  Partner Functions:
  
  Common partner functions in notifications include:
  
  Notification Recipient (e.g., the person who should receive the notification)
  Responsible Person (e.g., the person responsible for addressing the notification)
  Other relevant roles depending on the business process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner functions and notifications in the PM or CS modules.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IX081 error and successfully maintain the necessary partner information for your notifications in SAP.