How To Fix VHURL660 - Enter a partner type and number for the location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 660

• Message text: Enter a partner type and number for the location

What causes this issue?

A returnable packaging account posting is always entered with reference
to a returnable packaging account and a corresponding partner
relationship. A partner relationship consists of a
<DS:DE.RL_ACMAN>location</> and an <DS:DE.RL_ACHOL>exchange partner</>.
In this case, no partner relationship could be found, as the entries
under 'location' are incomplete.

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?

For automatic postings, the partners involved are calculated from the
material postings. You make these settings in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMPOMJJ>Assign account posting types to movement
types</>.
For manual postings, you can enter location and exchange partner
directly. Alternatively, you can enter the partners under their
returnable packaging partner role, such as sender or recipient. You
assign these roles to location and exchange partner in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMPORLPT>Maintain account posting types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL660 - Enter a partner type and number for the location ?

  The SAP error message VHURL660 indicates that a partner type and number must be entered for a specific location in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics or transportation management, where partner functions (such as vendors, customers, or carriers) are required to be defined for a location.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A location (such as a shipping point, plant, or storage location) is being processed, but the necessary partner information (partner type and partner number) is missing.
  The system expects a partner assignment for the location to perform certain operations, such as creating a delivery or processing a shipment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Location Data:
  
  Navigate to the location in question (e.g., shipping point, plant).
  Ensure that the partner type (e.g., customer, vendor, carrier) is defined for that location.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  Navigate to the section where partner functions are maintained for the specific object (e.g., shipping points, plants).
  Add or update the partner type and partner number for the location.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OVL2 (for shipping points) or OX17 (for plants) to maintain partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for partner determination are correctly set up in the system.
  Verify that the partner roles are correctly assigned to the relevant business partners.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the operation again that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Types: Common partner types include:
  
  KU: Customer
  LI: Vendor
  SH: Shipping point
  WE: Warehouse
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining partner data, such as BP (Business Partner) for managing business partner records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.