How To Fix R1744 - Partner is ignored unless indicator is set

R1744 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 744

• Message text: Partner is ignored unless indicator is set

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1744 - Partner is ignored unless indicator is set ?

  The SAP error message R1744 ("Partner is ignored unless indicator is set") typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners in sales and distribution (SD) or other modules that utilize partner functions.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a partner function is being ignored because the relevant indicator (usually a checkbox or setting) that allows the system to consider that partner function is not activated. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  The partner function is not marked as relevant for the transaction type or document type.
  The configuration for partner determination does not include the specific partner function for the current transaction.
  The partner function is not properly assigned to the business partner or customer master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  Ensure that the partner function