How To Fix SPPF070 - No suitable partner has been determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: No suitable partner has been determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF070 - No suitable partner has been determined ?

  The SAP error message SPPF070: No suitable partner has been determined typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchasing documents, or other transactional processes that require partner roles (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system was unable to find a suitable partner for the specified partner role in the transaction. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The required partner data (like customer master data) is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured or assigned to the relevant document type.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or the configuration settings.
  Missing Configuration: The partner roles may not be defined for the specific transaction type or may not be linked correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the partner data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the partner master data (e.g., customer or vendor records) is correctly maintained in the system.
  Verify that the necessary partner roles are assigned to the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Check if the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant document type.
  Ensure that the partner roles are correctly defined in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the partner roles are correctly configured in the partner determination procedure.
  Verify that the partner types and roles are correctly linked to the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  Try creating a transaction with different partner data to see if the issue persists.
  This can help identify if the problem is with specific data or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the partner data.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on partner determination and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access the configuration settings)
  VD03 (to display customer master data)
  XK03 (to display vendor master data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to partner determination.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the partner determination process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SPPF070 error in SAP.