How To Fix VP117 - The partner stack for object &1 &2 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 117

• Message text: The partner stack for object &1 &2 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP117 - The partner stack for object &1 &2 is empty ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VP117 - The partner stack for object &1 &2 is empty
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when the system tries to process a partner function stack for a particular business object (e.g., sales document, delivery, billing document), but the partner stack is found to be empty. In other words, the system expects partner data (such as sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) to be assigned to the object, but no partner information is available.
  This typically happens in scenarios involving partner determination procedures, where the system cannot find or has not assigned any partner to the object in question.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Partner determination procedure not maintained or incomplete: The partner determination procedure for the object is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Partner functions not assigned: Required partner functions are not assigned to the partner determination procedure.
  Partner data missing in master data: The master data (e.g., customer master) does not have the necessary partner assignments.
  Customizing issues: Incorrect or incomplete customizing in partner determination settings.
  Data inconsistencies: The document or object being processed does not have partner data due to data inconsistencies or missing entries.
  Program or user exit issues: Custom code or user exits that manipulate partner data may clear or fail to set partner information.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  Sales and Distribution (SD) module, during sales order processing, delivery creation, billing, or partner determination steps.
  Partner determination procedures for business objects like sales documents (VBAK), deliveries (LIKP), billing documents (VBRK), etc.
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  Check the object and partner function: Identify which object (&1) and partner function (&2) the error refers to.
  Review partner determination procedure:  
  
  Transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures)  
  Check the procedure assigned to the sales document type or business object.
  
  
  Check partner functions assigned:  
  
  Ensure that the required partner functions are assigned to the procedure.
  
  
  Check master data:  
  
  Verify that the customer master or relevant master data has the necessary partner assignments.
  
  
  Check document data:  
  
  Look at the document in question to see if partner data exists.
  
  
  Debug or check logs:  
  
  If custom code is involved, debug to see why the partner stack is empty.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / Resolution:
  
  Maintain partner determination procedure:
  
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly maintained and assigned to the relevant sales document or business object.
  Assign required partner functions:
  
  Make sure all mandatory partner functions are assigned in the procedure.
  Maintain partner data in master data:
  
  Update customer master or relevant master data to include necessary partner assignments.
  Correct customizing:
  
  Review and correct any customizing errors in partner determination.
  Check and fix data inconsistencies:
  
  Repair or update documents or master data missing partner information.
  Review custom code:
  
  If user exits or BAdIs are used, ensure they do not clear or fail to set partner data.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to message VP117 for specific scenarios.
  Transaction codes:  
  
  VOPA - Partner Determination Procedures  
  VD02 / XD02 - Customer Master Data Maintenance  
  VA02 - Sales Order Change (to check partners)  
  
  
  Related tables:  
  
  VBPA - Sales Document: Partner  
  KNVP - Customer Master Partner Functions
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VP117 indicates that the system expected partner data for a business object but found none. The fix involves ensuring that partner determination procedures and partner functions are properly configured and that master data and documents have the necessary partner assignments.
  
  If you provide the exact object and partner function values (&1 and &2), I can help you with more specific guidance.