How To Fix VL445 - No partner determination procedure exists for delivery type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 445

• Message text: No partner determination procedure exists for delivery type &1

What causes this issue?

Outbound deliveries and customer returns require a
<DS:GLOS.3526C809AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>ship-to party</> as the
mandatory <DS:GLOS.3526C7B5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner</>. However,
in Customizing you have not stored a
<DS:GLOS.3526C7B6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner determination
procedure</> for the <DS:GLOS.3526C740AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>delivery
type</> &V1&. This means that no partner can be copied to the delivery.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the partner determination procedure for the delivery type in
Customizing. Choose Customizing for Logistics Execution: <ZK>Shipping
</> --> <ZK>Basic Shipping Functions</> --> <ZK>Partners</> -->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_SHP_PARTNER>Set Up Partner Determination for
Deliveries</>. Assign at least the role of ship-to party to this partner
determination procedure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL445 - No partner determination procedure exists for delivery type &1 ?

  The SAP error message VL445 ("No partner determination procedure exists for delivery type &1") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a partner determination procedure for the specified delivery type during the processing of a delivery document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing outbound deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Determination Procedure: The primary cause of this error is that there is no partner determination procedure assigned to the delivery type in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured or may not be assigned to the delivery type in the relevant customizing settings.
  Delivery Type Not Defined: The delivery type being used may not be defined in the partner determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL445 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Outbound Process > Delivery > Partner Determination > Define Partner Determination Procedure.
  Ensure that a partner determination procedure is defined and that it includes the necessary partner functions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.).
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Determination Procedure to Delivery Type:
  
  In the same area of the customizing settings, navigate to Assign Partner Determination Procedure to Delivery Type.
  Check if the delivery type in question has a partner determination procedure assigned. If not, assign the appropriate procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Delivery Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the delivery type is correctly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  You can check the delivery type settings in the same SPRO path under Define Delivery Types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the delivery creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct partner determination procedure or how to configure it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions: Understand the different partner functions that can be used in the delivery process, such as sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.
  Customizing Settings: Familiarize yourself with the customizing settings related to partner determination to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL445 error and ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for the delivery type in question.