How To Fix ARBERP_MAP_SD012 - Ship-to party not specified; determined automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP_SD - Message class for SD integration

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Ship-to party not specified; determined automatically

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD012 - Ship-to party not specified; determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD012 indicates that the system is unable to determine a ship-to party for a sales document automatically. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when creating or processing sales orders, deliveries, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ship-to Party: The ship-to party field is not filled in the sales order or delivery document.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the customer or the ship-to party.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to determine the ship-to party based on the provided data.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not have a valid ship-to address defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manually Specify Ship-to Party: When creating or editing the sales order or delivery, manually enter the ship-to party in the relevant field.
  Check Customer Master Data: Ensure that the customer master data is complete and that the ship-to party is defined correctly. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Verifying that the ship-to party is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the determination of the ship-to party is set up correctly. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the sales document type settings.
  Checking the partner determination procedure.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Determination Procedure: This is a key configuration area in SAP SD that defines how partners (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) are determined for sales documents. You can check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  VD01 (Create Customer)
  VD02 (Change Customer)
  VD03 (Display Customer)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ARBERP_MAP_SD012 for any specific fixes or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the ship-to party is correctly specified in your sales documents.