How To Fix VC285 - 'Ship-To Party' is a mandatory partner function for outbound deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 285

• Message text: 'Ship-To Party' is a mandatory partner function for outbound deliveries

What causes this issue?

You have defined that the
<DS:GLOS.3526BF13AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner function</> "Ship-To
Party" does not have to be a mandatory partner for deliveries. However,
this function is a <DS:GLOS.36B833AD332A0BF0E10000009B38F984>mandatory
partner function</> when you are working with
<DS:GLOS.352A9250C1035CD5E10000009B38F974> outbound deliveries</> and
deliveries for <DS:GLOS.3526C7DAAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>returns</>.

System Response

The system issues a warning. If the ship-to party is not defined as a
mandatory partner function, processing of outbound deliveries and
returns deliveries for customers ends up being terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the current determination procedure is assigned to a
delivery type for outbound deliveries (<DS:DE.VBTYP>SD document category
</> 'J') or returns deliveries for the customer (SD document category
'T'). Check the flag "Partner Is Mandatory" if this is the case.
You can use the partner function "Ship-To Party" as an optional role for
<DS:GLOS.352A924DC1035CD5E10000009B38F974>inbound deliveries</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC285 - 'Ship-To Party' is a mandatory partner function for outbound deliveries ?

  The SAP error message VC285 indicates that the "Ship-To Party" is a mandatory partner function for outbound deliveries, and it is missing in the delivery document you are trying to process. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of outbound deliveries when the system expects a partner function that has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the "Ship-To Party" partner function is not assigned in the delivery document. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Data: The partner data for the delivery is incomplete or not maintained.
  Configuration Issues: The partner determination procedure may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data may not have the necessary partner functions defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC285 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Document:
  
  Open the delivery document in question and navigate to the "Partner" tab.
  Ensure that the "Ship-To Party" is populated. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  If the "Ship-To Party" is not available, you may need to maintain the partner functions in the customer master record.
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for general data or VD02 for sales area data) and check the partner functions assigned to the customer.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type or delivery type.
  Ensure that the procedure includes the "Ship-To Party" as a mandatory partner function.
  You can find this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Partner Determination -> Partner Determination Procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order:
  
  If the delivery is created from a sales order, ensure that the sales order has the "Ship-To Party" correctly assigned.
  You can check this in the sales order (transaction code VA02).
  
  
  
  Test with a New Delivery:
  
  If the issue persists, try creating a new outbound delivery to see if the problem is specific to the existing document.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  XD02: Change Customer Master
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to partner functions and outbound deliveries.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on partner determination and outbound delivery processes for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC285 error and ensure that the "Ship-To Party" is correctly assigned in your outbound deliveries.