How To Fix O7529 - Error with partner function &1: Partner not defined in customer master.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Error with partner function &1: Partner not defined in customer master.

What causes this issue?

The partner function &V1& or the partner itself is not defined in the
customer master record.

System Response

The system displays a warning and a partner function status warning.

How to fix this error?

Either change the customer master record or adapt the customer partner
function defaults for the current customer, by choosing <ZK>New partner
functions.</> Next, the system redetermines the partner functions using
the customer master record.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7529 - Error with partner function &1: Partner not defined in customer master. ?

  The SAP error message O7529 indicates that there is an issue with a partner function in the customer master data. Specifically, it means that the partner function specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined for the customer in question. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating sales orders, quotations, or other documents that require partner information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Function: The partner function (e.g., Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, Bill-to Party, etc.) is not defined for the customer in the customer master data.
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not have been set up correctly, or the partner function may have been inadvertently deleted or not assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the partner determination procedure that prevent the system from recognizing the partner function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data transaction (e.g., XD03 for display).
  Enter the customer number and check the relevant partner functions under the "Sales Area Data" or "General Data" sections.
  Ensure that the required partner function is defined and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Partner Functions:
  
  If the partner function is missing, you may need to add it. This can be done in the customer master data by using transaction XD01 (create) or XD02 (change).
  Make sure to fill in the necessary details for the partner function.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales area of the customer. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to: Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Partner Determination -> Partner Determination Procedure.
  Ensure that the partner function is included in the procedure and that the procedure is correctly assigned to the customer.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that triggered the error again (e.g., creating a sales order) to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD01: Create Customer (Centrally)
  XD02: Change Customer (Centrally)
  XD03: Display Customer (Centrally)
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Partner Functions: Common partner functions include:
  
  Sold-to Party (AG)
  Ship-to Party (WE)
  Bill-to Party (BP)
  Payer (PY)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and customer master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O7529 error and ensure that the necessary partner functions are correctly defined in the customer master data.