How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR016 - Enter a valid partner function.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter a valid partner function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR016 - Enter a valid partner function. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR016 ("Enter a valid partner function") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when the system expects a valid partner function to be specified but does not find one.
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Function: The partner function (e.g., vendor, ship-to party, etc.) is not specified in the document.
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function entered is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The partner function may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the vendor or partner functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  Go to the relevant purchasing document (e.g., purchase order or contract) and ensure that all required partner functions are filled in correctly.
  Verify that the partner function you are trying to enter is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the partner functions are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the vendor is set up with the necessary partner functions in the vendor master record.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for partner functions in the relevant purchasing area. This can usually be found in the SPRO transaction under:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Partner Determination -> Define Partner Functions
  
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to partner functions in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the document creation or modification again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to work with purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR016 error message.