How To Fix VN380 - No possible entries for partners for partner-independent output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 380

• Message text: No possible entries for partners for partner-independent output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN380 - No possible entries for partners for partner-independent output ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN380 - No possible entries for partners for partner-independent output:
  
  Error Message
  VN380: No possible entries for partners for partner-independent output
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP when you try to process or generate partner-independent output (such as a message or form output) in a purchasing document (like a Purchase Order), but the system cannot find any valid partner entries to assign the output to.
  In SAP MM (Materials Management), output messages (like printouts, emails, faxes) are often linked to business partners (vendors, employees, etc.). For partner-independent output types, the system expects to find partner entries in the document or master data to determine where/how to send the output.
  The main reasons for this error are:
  
  No partner functions are maintained in the purchasing document or vendor master that correspond to the output determination procedure.
  The output type is configured as partner-independent, but the system cannot find any partner entries to assign the output to.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in output determination procedures or partner determination procedures.
  The output message is set up to require partner data, but the document or vendor master lacks the necessary partner information.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VN380 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions in the Purchasing Document:
  
  Open the relevant purchasing document (e.g., Purchase Order).
  Verify that the required partner functions (e.g., Vendor, Contact Person) are maintained.
  If missing, add the necessary partners.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master (transaction XK03).
  Verify that partner functions relevant to output determination are maintained.
  Add missing partner functions if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination Configuration:
  
  Check the output type configuration in transaction NACE (or the relevant output determination transaction).
  Verify if the output type is set as partner-independent or partner-dependent.
  If partner-independent, ensure that the system can find partner entries or adjust the output type to partner-dependent if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure assigned to the purchasing document type or vendor master includes the necessary partner functions.
  Adjust the partner determination procedure if needed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Output Message Settings:
  
  If the output message requires partner data, but none is available, either:
  
  Add the required partner data, or
  Change the output message settings to not require partner data.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test Output Again:
  
  After making corrections, try to generate the output again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE - Output determination configuration
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order (to check partners)
  XK03 - Display Vendor Master Data
  ME21N / ME22N - Create/Change Purchase Order (to maintain partners)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes related to output determination and partner functions if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on output determination in MM.
  
  
  
  Concepts:
  
  Partner Functions: Roles assigned to business partners in documents (e.g., Vendor, Contact Person).
  Output Determination: Process by which SAP decides how and to whom to send messages (print, email, fax).
  Partner-Independent Output: Output that does not rely on partner data but may still require partner entries for routing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., document type, output type, transaction used), I can help with more specific guidance.