How To Fix SDOC_REPORTING002 - Partners without partner function will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDOC_REPORTING - Messages in Sales document reporting

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Partners without partner function will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDOC_REPORTING002 - Partners without partner function will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message SDOC_REPORTING002 indicates that there are partners in the system that do not have a specified partner function. This can occur in various contexts, such as when generating reports or processing documents in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters partner records that lack a defined partner function. In SAP, partner functions are essential for identifying the role of each partner in a business transaction (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.). If a partner record does not have a partner function assigned, the system cannot process it correctly, leading to this warning or error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Partners: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VD03 (Display Customer) or VD02 (Change Customer) to check the partner records associated with the relevant sales document or transaction.
  Look for any partners that do not have a partner function assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Functions:
  
  If you find partners without a partner function, you need to assign the appropriate partner function to these records. This can be done in the customer master data or vendor master data, depending on the context.
  Ensure that each partner has a valid partner function that corresponds to their role in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to partner determination. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution settings.
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up and that all necessary partner functions are defined.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the document or generate the report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions: These are defined in the customer/vendor master data and can include roles like Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, Payer, etc.
  Partner Determination Procedure: This is a set of rules that determine which partners are assigned to a transaction based on the configuration in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VD01 (Create Customer), VD02, VD03, and VOTXN (for partner determination settings).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDOC_REPORTING002 error and ensure that all partners in your transactions have the necessary partner functions assigned.