How To Fix VHURL188 - Partner relationship not valid for account &1 on the posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Partner relationship not valid for account &1 on the posting date

What causes this issue?

You tried to carry out posting for a partner relationship(= location
and exchange partner), for which the posting date does not fall within
the period of validity for the partner relationship.

System Response

Posting not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Select a partner relationship with a period of validity that covers the
posting date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL188 - Partner relationship not valid for account &1 on the posting date ?

  The SAP error message VHURL188 indicates that there is an issue with the partner relationship for a specific account on the posting date. This error typically arises in scenarios involving partner functions, such as when dealing with customer or vendor accounts in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message "Partner relationship not valid for account &1 on the posting date" can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Partner Relationship: The partner relationship (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) for the specified account is not valid on the date of the transaction. This could be due to the partner relationship being inactive or not set up correctly.
  
  
  Date Range Issues: The validity period for the partner relationship may not cover the posting date. For example, if the relationship was only valid from January 1 to March 31, and the posting date is April 1, the relationship would be considered invalid.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the account or partner functions, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the partner determination procedure or partner functions that are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VHURL188 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Relationships:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and check the partner relationships for the account in question.
  Ensure that the partner relationship is active and valid for the posting date.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Verify the validity dates of the partner relationship. If the relationship is not valid on the posting date, you may need to adjust the dates or create a new partner relationship that covers the required period.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there are any discrepancies in the master data, update the necessary fields to ensure that the partner functions are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for partner determination in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the partner functions and determination procedures are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on partner relationships and how they are managed in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), VD03 (Display Customer), or MK03 (Display Vendor) to check and manage partner relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to partner relationships and the VHURL188 error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify partner relationships in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.