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 Determination > Define Partner Determination Procedures.
  Ensure that a partner determination procedure is defined for the delivery type you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  In the same path, check if the partner determination procedure is assigned to the relevant delivery type.
  If it is not assigned, you can assign it by selecting the appropriate delivery type and linking it to the correct partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Define Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure that the necessary partner functions are defined for the delivery type.
  You can do this in the same configuration area under Define Partner Functions.
  
  
  
  Check Delivery Type Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the delivery type in the configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  You can check this under Logistics Execution > Shipping > Deliveries > Define Delivery Types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the delivery creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  VL01N for creating deliveries.
  VL02N for changing deliveries.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on partner determination procedures and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC273 error and ensure that partner determination procedures are correctly set up for deliveries in your SAP system.