How To Fix /KJCH1/CH01017 - Mandatory partner function has not been set up.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /KJCH1/CH01 -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Mandatory partner function has not been set up.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /KJCH1/CH01017 - Mandatory partner function has not been set up. ?

  The SAP error message /KJCH1/CH01017 Mandatory partner function has not been set up typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules. This error indicates that a required partner function has not been defined for a business partner or customer in the system. Partner functions are essential for defining the roles that different business partners play in a transaction, such as sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The mandatory partner function has not been configured in the system for the relevant business partner or customer.
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure assigned to the document type may not include the necessary partner functions.
  Business Partner Data: The business partner data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to missing partner functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the configuration for the relevant business partner.
  Ensure that all mandatory partner functions are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for partner determination procedures in the relevant module (e.g., SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Partner Determination -> Define Partner Determination Procedure).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type includes the required partner functions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Business Partner Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner data is complete. You can do this by checking the business partner's roles and ensuring that all necessary partner functions are assigned.
  If necessary, update the business partner data to include the missing partner functions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO - SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner functions and partner determination procedures.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary partner functions are correctly set up in your SAP system.