How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR016 - Enter a valid partner function.

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR016 - Overview

• 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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MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR016 - Details

• 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