How To Fix VA035 - Home address for partner & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Home address for partner & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The home address of the partner has not been maintained.

System Response

The business address will be used.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA035 - Home address for partner & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VA035 indicates that the home address for a partner (such as a customer or vendor) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when trying to create or process sales documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Data: The partner (customer or vendor) does not have a home address defined in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function being used may not have the necessary address information.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for the partner.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of partner functions or address determination in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XD03 (for customers) or MK03 (for vendors) to display the partner master data.
  Verify that the home address is correctly maintained for the partner. If it is missing, you will need to add the address.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address:
  
  If the address is missing, you can use transaction code XD01 (for customers) or MK01 (for vendors) to create or update the partner master data and ensure that the home address is filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure that the correct partner function is being used in the sales document. The partner function should correspond to the partner type that has the address information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the settings for partner determination in the sales document type. Ensure that the partner functions are correctly configured to pull the necessary address information.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  XD01: Create Customer Master
  MK01: Create Vendor Master
  
  
  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 master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VA035 error and ensure that the partner's home address is correctly maintained in the SAP system.