How To Fix SOA_SD044 - You have to provide the partner function "sold-to".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOA_SD - Messages for SOA Processing in SD

• Message number: 044

• Message text: You have to provide the partner function "sold-to".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOA_SD044 - You have to provide the partner function "sold-to". ?

  The SAP error message SOA_SD044 indicates that a required partner function, specifically the "sold-to" party, is missing in the context of a sales document or transaction. This error typically arises in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when creating or processing sales orders, quotations, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a "sold-to" partner function to be defined for the transaction. The "sold-to" party is essential as it identifies the customer who is purchasing the goods or services. If this information is not provided, the system cannot proceed with the transaction.
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOA_SD044 error, you need to ensure that the "sold-to" partner function is correctly assigned in the sales document. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check the Sales Document:
  
  Open the sales order or document where the error occurred.
  Navigate to the "Partner" tab or section of the document.
  
  
  
  Add the Sold-To Party:
  
  If the "sold-to" partner is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate customer from the master data.
  Ensure that the customer master record is complete and contains all necessary information.
  
  
  
  Verify Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Check if the customer has been set up correctly with the necessary partner functions, including "sold-to".
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Data:
  
  Ensure that the sales area data for the customer is maintained correctly, including the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that the "sold-to" partner function is included in the procedure.
  You can find this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Partner Determination Procedure.
  
  
  
  Save and Retry:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the document and try processing it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  XD03 (Display Customer)
  VD03 (Display Customer Sales Area)
  
  
  
  Partner Functions: Common partner functions in SAP SD include:
  
  Sold-to Party (SP)
  Ship-to Party (SH)
  Bill-to Party (BP)
  Payer (PY)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner functions and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOA_SD044 error and successfully process your sales document.