How To Fix VG570 - No sold-to party found in the header (PARVW = 'SP').

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 570

• Message text: No sold-to party found in the header (PARVW = 'SP').

What causes this issue?

Internal error: no sold-to party could be determined for the sales
document.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG570 - No sold-to party found in the header (PARVW = 'SP'). ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VG570 No sold-to party found in the header (PARVW = 'SP').
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects a Sold-to Party (Partner Function = SP) in the sales document header, but it is missing. The Sold-to Party is a mandatory partner in sales documents because it represents the customer who places the order.
  
  PARVW = 'SP' refers to the partner function "Sold-to Party".
  The system cannot proceed with the sales document processing without this key partner assigned.
  This typically happens during sales order creation, delivery processing, or billing if the Sold-to Party is not maintained or incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing Sold-to Party in the sales document header: The partner function SP is not assigned.
  Partner determination procedure not correctly configured: The system does not automatically assign the Sold-to Party.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data: Customer master data might be incomplete or not properly linked.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code might be removing or not setting the Sold-to Party.
  Data migration or interface issues: If data is uploaded or transferred, the Sold-to Party might be missing.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check and assign Sold-to Party in the sales document header:
  
  Go to the sales order or delivery document.
  Navigate to the Partner tab.
  Ensure that the Sold-to Party (SP) is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Ensure that the Sold-to Party is a mandatory partner function in the procedure.
  Transaction codes: VOPA (Partner determination procedures), VOTXN (Assign partner procedures to sales document types).
  
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Verify that the customer master record exists and is active.
  Ensure that the Sold-to Party is correctly maintained in the customer master.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  Check if any user exits or BADIs are modifying partner assignments.
  Debug or review the code to ensure Sold-to Party is not removed.
  
  
  
  Data Upload / Interface Checks:
  
  If the document is created via interface or batch input, verify that the Sold-to Party is included in the data.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Partner Functions in SAP SD:  
  
  SP = Sold-to Party (the customer who places the order)  
  BP = Bill-to Party  
  SH = Ship-to Party  
  PY = Payer
  
  
  
  The Sold-to Party is essential for pricing, credit checks, and billing.
  
  
  Missing Sold-to Party can block further processing like delivery creation or billing.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VG570 No sold-to party found in the header (PARVW = 'SP')
  
  
  Cause
  Sold-to Party (SP) missing in sales document header
  
  
  Solution
  Assign Sold-to Party in the document header; check partner determination procedure; verify customer master data
  
  
  Transaction Codes
  VA01/VA02 (Sales Order), VL01N/VL02N (Delivery), VOPA (Partner determination)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or configuration, feel free to ask!