How To Fix VC271 - Partner determination procedure & not defined for sales document headers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Partner determination procedure & not defined for sales document headers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC271 - Partner determination procedure & not defined for sales document headers ?

  The SAP error message VC271 indicates that there is an issue with the partner determination procedure for a sales document header. This typically occurs when the system cannot find a valid partner determination procedure for the sales document type you are working with. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The sales document type does not have a partner determination procedure assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Sales Document Type Issues: The sales document type being used may not be set up to use the required partner determination procedure.
  Missing Partner Functions: The necessary partner functions (like Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, etc.) may not be defined for the partner determination procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC271 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOV8 (for Sales Document Types).
  Select the relevant sales document type and check if a partner determination procedure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If no partner determination procedure is assigned, you need to assign one. This can be done in the same configuration screen (VOV8).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is appropriate for the sales document type.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction code VOPA (for Partner Determination Procedure).
  Check the configuration of the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Ensure that the necessary partner functions are defined and that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Partner Functions:
  
  In the partner determination procedure, ensure that all required partner functions (like Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, etc.) are included.
  If any required partner functions are missing, add them to the procedure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales document creation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOV8: Sales Document Types
  VOPA: Partner Determination Procedure
  VOTXN: Partner Functions
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination procedures and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC271 error and ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for your sales document headers.