How To Fix VHURL661 - Enter a partner type and number for the exchange partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 661

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

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</>.
IIn this case, no partner relationship could be found, as the entries
under 'exchange partner' 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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