How To Fix VP121 - Partner function & does not exist in Table TPART

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Partner function & does not exist in Table TPART

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP121 - Partner function & does not exist in Table TPART ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP121: Partner function & does not exist in Table TPART:
  
  Error Message
  VP121: Partner function & does not exist in Table TPART
  
  The ampersand (&) is a placeholder for the actual partner function code that is missing.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to assign or use a partner function in a sales document or business transaction, but the partner function is not defined or maintained in the TPART table.
  
  TPART is the SAP customizing table that stores all valid partner functions for sales documents.
  If a partner function is missing in this table, the system cannot recognize or process it, leading to this error.
  This often happens if:
  
  A custom partner function was created but not properly maintained.
  The partner function was deleted or not transported correctly.
  The partner function is being used in a sales document type or transaction where it is not assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the partner function exists in the TPART table and is correctly assigned to the relevant sales document types.
  Steps:
  
  
  Check the Partner Function in TPART:
  
  Use transaction SE16N or SE11 to view table TPART.
  Enter the partner function code (e.g., AG, WE, etc.) and check if it exists.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination.
  Alternatively, use transaction VOPA or VOPAN to maintain partner functions.
  Ensure the partner function is created and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Function to Sales Document Type:
  
  In SPRO, navigate to:
  
  Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Partner Determination Procedures ? Assign Partner Determination Procedure to Sales Document Type.
  
  
  Verify that the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type includes the missing partner function.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Use transaction VOPA to check the partner determination procedure.
  Make sure the partner function is included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this is a system landscape issue (e.g., development to production), ensure that the partner function and related customizing are transported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Partner Functions represent roles of business partners in sales documents, such as Sold-to Party (AG), Ship-to Party (WE), Bill-to Party (RE), Payer (RG), etc.
  The TPART table is central to partner function validation.
  This error can also occur during:
  
  Sales order creation
  Quotation processing
  Delivery processing
  
  
  If you are using custom partner functions, always ensure they are properly defined and assigned.
  Sometimes, the error can be triggered by user exits or custom code that tries to assign a non-existent partner function.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function used in transaction does not exist in TPART table.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the partner function in TPART via SPRO or VOPA, assign it to the sales document.
  
  
  Transaction
  SE16N (view TPART), VOPA (partner determination), SPRO (customizing)
  
  
  Related Tables
  TPART (partner functions), TVAK (sales document types), TPARA (partner determination procedures)
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can guide you through the exact customizing path or commands to fix this in your system.