How To Fix VC261 - Maintaining new partner functions in & is only possible in central functn

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Maintaining new partner functions in & is only possible in central functn

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC261 - Maintaining new partner functions in & is only possible in central functn ?

  The SAP error message VC261, which states "Maintaining new partner functions in & is only possible in central functn," typically occurs in the context of partner function management within SAP systems, particularly in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module or similar areas where partner functions are defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to create or maintain partner functions in a decentralized system or in a context where the system expects partner functions to be managed centrally. In SAP, partner functions can be defined at various levels (e.g., sales organization, distribution channel, etc.), and certain configurations or settings may restrict the ability to maintain these functions in a decentralized manner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the partner function settings are correctly configured in the relevant customizing settings. You may need to check the configuration in transaction code SPRO under:
  Sales and Distribution > Basic