How To Fix SPPF069 - No document partners; no partners determined by partner determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF - PPF: Messages from the Central Classes

• Message number: 069

• Message text: No document partners; no partners determined by partner determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF069 - No document partners; no partners determined by partner determination ?

  The SAP error message SPPF069 indicates that there are no document partners determined during the partner determination process. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (like a sales order, purchase order, etc.) that requires partner information, but the system cannot find any valid partners based on the configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure may not be assigned to the document type you are working with.
  Incorrect Partner Functions: The partner functions required for the document may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data (like customer or vendor records) may not have the necessary partner information filled out.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of partner determination settings in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not be set up to allow for partner determination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check if the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type you are using.
  Ensure that the procedure includes the necessary partner functions.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Verify that the required partner functions (like Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, etc.) are defined in the partner determination procedure.
  Ensure that these partner functions are correctly assigned to the relevant master data (customer/vendor).
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or vendor involved in the transaction. Ensure that all necessary partner information is filled out.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like XD03 for customers or MK03 for vendors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant module. This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO and navigating to the appropriate section for partner determination.
  Ensure that the settings are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Document Types:
  
  If possible, try creating the document with a different document type that is known to have partner determination working correctly. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the specific document type or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing), XD03 (Display Customer), MK03 (Display Vendor), and VA01 (Create Sales Order) to navigate through the necessary configurations and master data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to partner determination in the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD for Sales and Distribution, MM for Materials Management).
  Testing: After making changes, always test the document creation process to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SPPF069 error message in SAP.