How To Fix SAPLWSII013 - No partner functions exist for purchase order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSII - SAP Retail Store: Incoming Invoice

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No partner functions exist for purchase order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSII013 - No partner functions exist for purchase order &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSII013 indicates that there are no partner functions defined for the specified purchase order. This error typically occurs when trying to process a purchase order (PO) that lacks the necessary partner function assignments, which are essential for various business processes, such as communication with vendors or suppliers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Functions: The purchase order does not have any partner functions assigned, such as vendor, ship-to party, or bill-to party.
  Configuration Issues: The partner functions may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant purchasing organization or vendor.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during the creation of the purchase order, leading to missing partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order: 
  
  Go to the purchase order in question and check the "Partner" tab to see if any partner functions are assigned. If not, you may need to add the necessary partner functions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data is complete and correctly maintained. Go to transaction XK02 (or MK02 for purchasing data) to check the vendor details and ensure that partner functions are defined.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for partner functions in the purchasing area. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Materials Management -> Define Purchasing Organization
  
  Ensure that the partner functions are correctly set up for the purchasing organization and that the necessary partner roles are defined.
  
  
  
  Recreate Purchase Order:
  
  If the purchase order is missing critical data, consider recreating it after ensuring that all necessary partner functions are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to partner functions in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  MK02: Change Vendor Purchasing Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit partner functions in the purchase order.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary partner functions are in place for your purchase orders.