How To Fix VP022 - The partner functions are not the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The partner functions are not the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP022 - The partner functions are not the same ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP022 - The partner functions are not the same:
  
  Error Message: VP022 - The partner functions are not the same
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is an inconsistency in the partner functions assigned to a business partner in a sales document or master data. Specifically, the system expects the partner functions to be identical or consistent across certain related entries, but it finds a mismatch.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  When copying or referencing partner data from one document to another, the partner functions do not match.
  When maintaining partner functions in sales documents (e.g., sales orders, quotations), the partner functions assigned to the business partners differ from what is expected or defined in the partner determination procedure.
  Inconsistent partner functions between header and item level partners.
  Incorrect or incomplete partner determination procedure configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions in the Document:
  
  Review the partner functions assigned in the sales document (e.g., sales order, quotation).
  Ensure that the partner functions are consistent and correctly assigned according to the business process.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction VOPA or SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination.
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Ensure that the partner functions defined in the procedure are consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Correct Partner Assignments:
  
  If the error occurs during document creation or copying, manually correct the partner functions to match the expected ones.
  Remove or adjust any partner functions that are not valid or inconsistent.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the business partner master data (customer/vendor) for correct partner functions.
  Use transaction VD03 (Display Customer) or BP (Business Partner) to check partner roles and functions.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze the Process:
  
  If the error persists, use debugging or detailed analysis to identify where the mismatch occurs.
  Check user exits or enhancements that might affect partner determination.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions: These define the roles of business partners in sales documents, such as Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Bill-to party, Payer, etc.
  Partner Determination Procedure: Controls which partner functions are required, optional, or prohibited in sales documents.
  Transactions:
  
  VA01/VA02/VA03 – Create/Change/Display Sales Order
  VOPA – Partner Determination Procedures
  VD03 – Display Customer Master
  BP – Business Partner Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to VP022.
  Customization Path: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VP022 - The partner functions are not the same
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch or inconsistency in partner functions assigned to business partners in documents
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct partner functions in sales documents and partner determination setup
  
  
  Key Transactions
  VA01/VA02, VOPA, VD03, BP
  
  
  Additional
  Check master data and partner determination procedures
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance!