How To Fix REXAFC015 - First assign a partner to the term

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXAFC - FI-CA: Messages for RE-FX Interface

• Message number: 015

• Message text: First assign a partner to the term

What causes this issue?

The system needs to determine the paying company code for the input help
and to check payment data. However, determining the paying company code
is only possible if a partner is assigned to the term, since the paying
company code is determined using the company code group of the contract
account.

System Response

The transaction you want is not possible.

How to fix this error?

First assign a partner to the posting term. Then the system can
determine the paying company code using the contract account of the
partner.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXAFC015 - First assign a partner to the term ?

  The SAP error message REXAFC015 ("First assign a partner to the term") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with business partner assignments, particularly in the area of financial accounting or contract management. This error indicates that a required partner (such as a customer, vendor, or other business partner) has not been assigned to a specific term or transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The term or transaction you are trying to process requires a business partner to be assigned, but none has been specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to allow for partner assignments.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry where the partner information was not filled in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Assign a Partner:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or term where the error occurred.
  Look for a section or tab where you can assign a business partner (e.g., customer or vendor).
  Enter the appropriate partner information and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings related to partner assignments in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Sales and Distribution).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working in to understand the requirements for partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about how to assign a partner or if the issue persists, consult with a colleague who has experience with SAP or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using various transaction codes (e.g., FB01 for financial postings, VA01 for sales orders) where partner assignments are relevant.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that a business partner can have in SAP (e.g., customer, vendor, contact person) and ensure that the correct role is assigned.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on partner assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REXAFC015 error and successfully process your transaction.