How To Fix VC601 - New key assignment for partner type & has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 601

• Message text: New key assignment for partner type & has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

In table TPAUM, the new key assignment for a partner type is missing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the new key assignment of this partner type in table TPAUM.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC601 - New key assignment for partner type & has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message VC601 indicates that a new key assignment for a partner type has not been maintained. This typically occurs in the context of partner functions in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners, customers, or vendors.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a business partner or a related document (like a sales order or purchase order) that requires a specific partner type (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.), but the system cannot find the necessary key assignment for that partner type. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The partner type has not been configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Function Assignment: The partner function may not be assigned to the relevant business partner or document type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to partner assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC601 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code