How To Fix T1013 - Partner is a required field

T1013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Partner is a required field

What causes this issue?

You have to enter the partner ID.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you do not know the partner ID but you do know the partner's name,
address, and so forth, select an existing partner. Otherwise, create the
partner.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

T1013 - Details

• The SAP error message T1013, which states "Partner is a required field," typically occurs when a transaction or process requires a partner (such as a customer, vendor, or business partner) to be specified, but it has not been provided. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of sales orders, purchase orders, or other documents that involve partner data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Information: The most common cause is that the partner field (e.g., customer number, vendor number, or business partner) has not been filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require partner information for certain transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the partner field or enter incorrect data that does not meet the system's requirements.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle partner data correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the partner field,