How To Fix VL446 - Goods recipient missing in partner det. procedure &1 for del. type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Goods recipient missing in partner det. procedure &1 for del. type &2

What causes this issue?

Outbound deliveries and customer returns require a
<DS:GLOS.3526C809AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>ship-to party</> as the
mandatory <DS:GLOS.3526C7B5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner</>. In
<DS:GLOS.3526C7B6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner determination
procedure</> &V1& that is assigned to &V2& in Customizing for the
<DS:GLOS.3526C740AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>delivery type</> however, the
ship-to party is missing, meaning that this partner cannot be copied
into 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 VL446 - Goods recipient missing in partner det. procedure &1 for del. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message VL446, which states "Goods recipient missing in partner det. procedure &1 for del. type &2," typically occurs during the delivery process when the system cannot find a valid goods recipient in the partner determination procedure for the specified delivery type. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Function: The partner function for the goods recipient (e.g., "SH" for ship-to party) is not maintained in the partner determination procedure for the delivery type.
  Incorrect Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure assigned to the delivery type may not include the necessary partner functions.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data or vendor master data may not have the required partner information filled out.
  Delivery Type Configuration: The delivery type configuration may not be set up correctly to include the goods recipient.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination procedures in SPRO (Transaction Code).
  Navigate to: Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Partner Determination > Define Partner Determination Procedure for Deliveries.
  Ensure that the partner function for the goods recipient is included in the procedure assigned to the delivery type in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure that the necessary partner functions (like SH for ship-to party) are maintained in the customer or vendor master data.
  You can check this in the customer master (Transaction Code: VD03) or vendor master (Transaction Code: XK03).
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the delivery type in SPRO.
  Navigate to: Logistics Execution > Shipping > Deliveries > Define Delivery Types.
  Ensure that the delivery type is correctly configured to use the appropriate partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try creating a delivery with a different customer or vendor to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to certain master data.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If there are any custom developments (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 to configuration settings.
  VD03: Display customer master data.
  XK03: Display vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination procedures and delivery types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VL446 error message in SAP.