How To Fix G3563 - A valid partner unit could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 563

• Message text: A valid partner unit could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The current data record should have been posted to
<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>FS item</> <ZH>&V3&</> in
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_chart_of_accounts>cons chart of accounts</>
<ZH>&V1&</>. <DS:GLOS.breakdown_category>Breakdown category</>
<ZH>&V2&</> assigned to the item supports a breakdown by
<DS:GLOS.partner_unit>partner unit</>. However, no valid partner unit
can be determined from the information in the data record.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can solve this problem by setting the indicator <ZH>Partial
breakdown</> for a partner unit breakdown in breakdown category
<ZH>&V2&</>. Find out whether it makes sense to do this in your
particular situation, and if so, make the change in Consolidation
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3563 - A valid partner unit could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message G3563, which states "A valid partner unit could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid partner function for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Function: The partner function required for the transaction is not defined in the master data (e.g., customer or vendor master).
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the relevant master records.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to the appropriate partner determination procedure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the partner data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor) and ensure that the necessary partner functions are defined.
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly assigned to the relevant business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the configuration of the partner determination procedure in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant document type or transaction type.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are using is linked to the correct partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify partner data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the partner determination process and identify where it fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), VD03 (Display Customer), or XD03 (Display Customer - Company Code) to check partner data.
  Use SPRO to access the configuration settings for partner determination.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination procedures and configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the G3563 error in SAP.