How To Fix VC273 - Partner determination procedure & is not defined for deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Partner determination procedure & is not defined for deliveries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC273 - Partner determination procedure & is not defined for deliveries ?

  The SAP error message VC273, which states "Partner determination procedure & is not defined for deliveries," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a partner determination procedure for a delivery document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a delivery or processing an order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure for the delivery type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for partner determination may not be set up correctly for the delivery type being used.
  Delivery Type Not Assigned: The delivery type may not be assigned to the correct partner determination procedure.
  Missing Partner Functions: The necessary partner functions (like Ship-to Party, Sold-to Party, etc.) may not be defined for the delivery type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC273 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Partner