How To Fix VHURL611 - No external description could be determined for partner &2 (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 611

• Message text: No external description could be determined for partner &2 (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL611 - No external description could be determined for partner &2 (&1) ?

  The SAP error message VHURL611 indicates that the system is unable to find an external description for a specified partner. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to retrieve or display information related to a business partner, but the necessary data is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The external description for the partner (identified by the partner number) is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner type or the relationship between the partner and the external description may not be correctly set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the partner, leading to the inability to retrieve the external description.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the external description for the partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the partner (e.g., BP for Business Partner).
  Verify that the external description is maintained for the partner in question.
  If it is missing, add the necessary description.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the partner type and ensure that the external description is correctly linked to the partner.
  Ensure that the partner is assigned to the correct group or category that allows for an external description.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the partner master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables and check for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the partner data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing partner data and external descriptions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP (Business Partner)
  SE16 (Data Browser)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for VHURL611 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VHURL611 error and ensure that the external description for the partner is correctly maintained in the system.