How To Fix VP025 - The partner function & is not available in procedure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The partner function & is not available in procedure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP025 - The partner function & is not available in procedure & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP025:
  
  SAP Error Message: VP025
  Message Text:
  
  The partner function & is not available in procedure &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a partner function in a sales document or business transaction, but the partner function is not defined or allowed in the partner determination procedure assigned to that transaction.
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner functions (like Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Bill-to party, Payer, etc.) are controlled by partner determination procedures. Each sales document type or transaction uses a specific partner determination procedure that defines which partner functions are valid and how they are determined.
  If you attempt to assign a partner function that is not included in the partner determination procedure, SAP throws the VP025 error.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures).
  Identify the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type or transaction.
  Verify which partner functions are included in this procedure.
  
  
  
  Add the Missing Partner Function:
  
  If the partner function you want to use is missing, add it to the partner determination procedure.
  Define the partner function, partner type, and partner determination rules as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If the partner function is valid but the procedure is incorrect, assign the correct partner determination procedure to the sales document type.
  This can be done in SPRO under:
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Partner Determination -> Set Up Partner Determination Procedures
  
  Or directly via customizing for sales document types.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Function Usage in the Document:
  
  Ensure that the partner function is used correctly in the sales document.
  Sometimes, custom developments or user exits might try to assign partner functions not allowed by the procedure.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOPA - Partner Determination Procedures
  SPRO - Customizing for Partner Determination
  VA01/VA02 - Create/Change Sales Order (where partner functions are assigned)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Partner Determination Procedures
  SAP Notes related to partner determination errors (search for VP025)
  
  
  
  Partner Function Concepts:
  
  Partner functions define roles of business partners in sales documents.
  Partner determination procedures control which partner functions are valid and how they are determined.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VP025 - Partner function & not available in procedure &
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function not defined in partner determination procedure
  
  
  Solution
  Add partner function to procedure or assign correct procedure
  
  
  Key Transactions
  VOPA, SPRO, VA01/VA02
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific partner function and procedure values (the placeholders & in the message), I can help you with more precise steps.