How To Fix JB089 - You have not selected a partner

JB089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 089

• Message text: You have not selected a partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB089 - You have not selected a partner ?

  The SAP error message JB089, which states "You have not selected a partner," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that the system requires a partner (such as a customer, vendor, or other business partner) to be selected for a particular transaction, but none has been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The transaction you are trying to execute requires specific partner information (like sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.), and this data has not been entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the inability to select a partner.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type you are using may require partner information that has not been set up or is not applicable in the current context.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required