How To Fix VN126 - Partner details incomplete (partner function missing)

VN126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Partner details incomplete (partner function missing)

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VN126 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN126 - Partner details incomplete (partner function missing):
  
  Error Message
  VN126 - Partner details incomplete (partner function missing)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to save or process a vendor master record or a purchasing document (like a purchase order) and the system detects that a required partner function is missing in the partner details.
  
  Partner functions are roles assigned to business partners in SAP, such as ordering address, invoicing party, goods supplier, etc.
  In vendor master data or purchasing documents, certain partner functions are mandatory depending on the configuration.
  If these mandatory partner functions are not maintained or assigned, the system throws this error.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During vendor master data creation or change (transaction XK01/XK02).
  When creating or changing purchasing documents (ME21N/ME22N).
  When partner determination procedures require specific partner functions but they are missing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Partner Functions in Vendor Master:
  
  Go to vendor master (XK03 or XK02).
  Navigate to the