How To Fix VL372 - In partner determination procedure &, partner function & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 372

• Message text: In partner determination procedure &, partner function & is not defined

What causes this issue?

<GL:partner_function>Partner function</> &V2& is not defined for
the <GL:partner_determination_procedure>partner determination
procedure</> &V1&.
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
If partner function &V2& should be allowed in partner determination
procedure &V1&, you must add the partner function to the procedure.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL372 - In partner determination procedure &, partner function & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL372 indicates that there is an issue with the partner determination procedure in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or logistics. Specifically, it means that a required partner function is not defined for the specified partner determination procedure.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The partner function that is being referenced in the transaction is not defined in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner determination procedure assigned to the document (like a sales order, delivery, etc.) does not include the necessary partner function.
  There may be a configuration issue in the partner determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL372 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Partner Determination > Define Partner Determination Procedure.
  Identify the partner determination procedure that is being used for the document type in question.
  Ensure that the required partner function is included in this procedure.
  
  
  
  Define Partner Functions:
  
  If the partner function is missing, you can add it to the partner determination procedure.
  Make sure to assign the correct partner function to the relevant partner type.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type (e.g., sales order, delivery) is correctly assigned to the partner determination procedure.
  This can also be checked in the same configuration area under Assign Partner Determination Procedure to Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by creating a new document (e.g., sales order or delivery) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If there are any customizations (user exits or BAdIs) that might affect partner determination, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG.
  VD01, VD02, VD03: Create, change, or display customer master data, which may also involve partner functions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to partner determination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, always perform thorough testing to ensure that the partner determination works as expected across different scenarios.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL372 error and ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly configured for your business processes.