How To Fix VN046 - Partner function & does not exist in table TPAR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Partner function & does not exist in table TPAR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN046 - Partner function & does not exist in table TPAR ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN046 - Partner function & does not exist in table TPAR
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to assign or use a partner function in a business transaction (such as in purchasing documents, vendor master data, or partner determination procedures), but the specified partner function is not defined or maintained in the SAP table TPAR.
  
  TPAR is the table that stores all valid partner functions in the system.
  If a partner function is missing in TPAR, the system cannot recognize or process it, leading to this error.
  This often happens if a custom partner function was created but not properly maintained, or if a standard partner function was deleted or not transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Partner Function:
  
  Identify the partner function code causing the error (the placeholder "&" in the message will be replaced by the actual partner function code in your system).
  
  
  
  Verify in Table TPAR:
  
  Use transaction SE16N or SE11 to view table TPAR.
  Check if the partner function exists in this table.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Function:
  
  If the partner function is missing, you need to create or maintain it.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the partner function configuration:
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Logistics General ? Business Partner ? Partner Functions ? Define Partner Functions
  
  
  Add the missing partner function with the appropriate description and settings.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Sometimes the partner function is assigned via a partner determination procedure.
  Verify that the partner function is correctly assigned in the partner determination procedure.
  Use transaction VOPA (for purchasing documents) or relevant partner determination customizing.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport, ensure that the partner function was transported correctly.
  Check for inconsistencies between development and production systems.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the partner function, test the transaction again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions are used in SAP to define roles of business partners in documents (e.g., ordering address, invoicing party, goods supplier).
  Table TPAR contains all valid partner functions and their descriptions.
  Partner functions are critical in partner determination procedures, which automate the assignment of partners in documents.
  Common transactions related to partner functions:
  
  BP - Business Partner maintenance
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order (partner functions in PO)
  SPRO - Customizing for partner functions
  VOPA - Partner determination for purchasing documents
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN046 - Partner function & does not exist in table TPAR
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function used in transaction is not defined in table TPAR
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the missing partner function in SPRO under Logistics General ? Business Partner ? Partner Functions
  
  
  Verification
  Check table TPAR via SE16N; verify partner determination procedures
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SE16N, SPRO, VOPA, BP, ME21N
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact customizing path or partner function codes, please provide the specific partner function code or the transaction where the error occurs.