How To Fix VC221 - The language does not come from the partner function AG for MVKE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 221

• Message text: The language does not come from the partner function AG for MVKE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC221 - The language does not come from the partner function AG for MVKE ?

  The SAP error message VC221 indicates that there is an issue with the language settings related to the partner function AG (which typically refers to the "Sales Organization" partner function) in the MVKE table (which contains sales data for materials). This error usually arises when the system is unable to find a valid language setting for the specified partner function in the context of the material sales data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The language for the partner function AG is not defined in the system for the specific material or sales organization.
  Incorrect Partner Function Assignment: The partner function AG may not be correctly assigned or configured in the relevant master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the MVKE table or related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVK1 (or OVK2 for display) to check the partner function settings.
  Ensure that the language is correctly defined for the partner function AG.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the sales organization data (MVKE) for the specific material and ensure that the language settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Function:
  
  If the partner function AG is not set up correctly, you may need to maintain it using transaction code VOTXN or VOTX to configure the partner functions.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that there are no missing entries in the MVKE table for the relevant material and sales organization combination.
  If necessary, create or update the entries using transaction code MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the error message VC221.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MVKE Table: This table contains sales data for materials, including sales organization, distribution channel, and other relevant information.
  Partner Functions: Partner functions in SAP define the roles of business partners in a transaction, such as sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.
  Language Settings: Language settings in SAP can affect how data is displayed and processed, especially in multi-language environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC221 error and ensure that the language settings for the partner function AG are correctly configured in your SAP system.