How To Fix VK186 - Partner function & is not a sales employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Partner function & is not a sales employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK186 - Partner function & is not a sales employee ?

  The SAP error message VK186 indicates that the partner function specified in a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) is not recognized as a sales employee. This typically occurs when the system expects a specific partner function (like a sales representative) to be assigned to a sales employee, but the partner function is either not set up correctly or the employee is not defined as a sales employee in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Function Assignment: The partner function assigned in the sales document does not correspond to a valid sales employee.
  Missing Configuration: The sales employee may not be configured correctly in the system, or the partner function may not be linked to the employee.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sales employee or partner functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOPA (Define Partner Functions) and ensure that the partner function is correctly defined and linked to the sales employee.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee master data. Ensure that the employee is set up as a sales employee and that the relevant partner function is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document where the error occurred. Ensure that the partner function is correctly assigned and that it corresponds to a valid sales employee.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the sales employee is assigned to the correct sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) that corresponds to the sales document.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the partner functions and sales employee settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOPA: Define Partner Functions
  PA20/PA30: Display/Change Employee Master Data
  VA01/VA02: Create/Change Sales Order (to reproduce the error)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner functions and sales employee configuration.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect partner function assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VK186 error in SAP.