How To Fix VJ040 - Combination of partner type &1 and partner &2 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VJ - Nachrichten für ALE/IDOC aus SD-Bereich

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Combination of partner type &1 and partner &2 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ040 - Combination of partner type &1 and partner &2 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message VJ040, which states "Combination of partner type &1 and partner &2 is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, particularly in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid combination of partner type and partner in the configuration for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Configuration: The specific combination of partner type (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) and partner (e.g., customer, vendor) has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner type being used in the transaction may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or partner determination procedure that prevent the system from finding the required partner combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Partner Determination:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOPA (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Maintain Partner Determination).
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the relevant document type (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  Ensure that the required partner types are correctly defined and that the combinations of partner types and partners are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD03 (or VD03 for sales area data) to display the customer master data.
  Verify that the customer has the necessary partner functions assigned (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party).
  If necessary, maintain the customer master data using transaction code XD02 (or VD02).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are working with is correctly configured to use the appropriate partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOPA: Maintain Partner Determination
  XD03: Display Customer Master Data
  XD02: Change Customer Master Data
  VD03: Display Customer Master Data (Sales Area)
  VD02: Change Customer Master Data (Sales Area)
  
  
  
  Partner Types: Common partner types include:
  
  AG: Sold-to party
  WE: Ship-to party
  PY: Payer
  RE: Bill-to party
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VJ040 error and ensure that the necessary partner combinations are maintained in your SAP system.