How To Fix ARBERP_MAP_SD001 - No partner function found for &1; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP_SD - Message class for SD integration

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No partner function found for &1; check Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD001 - No partner function found for &1; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD001 indicates that the system could not find a partner function for a specific business partner in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD). This error typically arises during processes such as sales order creation, delivery processing, or billing when the system expects a certain partner function (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) but cannot find it in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Function Configuration: The partner function that is expected is not defined in the system for the relevant business partner.
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure may not be set up correctly, or the partner function may not be assigned to the relevant sales area.
  Business Partner Data Issues: The business partner may not have the required partner functions assigned in their master data.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area configuration may not include the necessary partner functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Define Partner Functions.
  Ensure that the required partner functions are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check the partner determination procedures under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Define Partner Determination Procedures.
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure assigned to your sales document type includes the necessary partner functions.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code BP to check the business partner master data.
  Ensure that the required partner functions (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) are correctly assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) is correctly set up to include the necessary partner functions.
  You can check this in the same SPRO path under Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Define Business Partner Roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  BP: Business Partner Master Data maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ARBERP_MAP_SD001 error message in your SAP system.