How To Fix VP122 - Partner function & is not a personnel number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Partner function & is not a personnel number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP122 - Partner function & is not a personnel number ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP122 - Partner function & is not a personnel number:
  
  Error Message
  VP122: Partner function & is not a personnel number
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a partner function in a sales document or related transaction is expected to be assigned a Personnel Number (PERNR), but the entered partner does not correspond to a valid personnel number in the system.
  
  In SAP, certain partner functions (e.g., contact person, employee responsible) require the partner to be linked to an employee master record (Personnel Number).
  If the partner assigned to such a function is not a personnel number or the personnel number does not exist in the system, the system throws this error.
  This often happens in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Service (CS) modules when partner determination procedures expect a personnel number but receive a customer or vendor number instead.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order creation or change (VA01/VA02).
  When assigning partner functions that require personnel numbers.
  When partner determination procedures are configured to expect personnel numbers for specific partner functions.
  When integrating HR master data with SD partner functions.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Verify which partner functions are configured to require personnel numbers.
  Use transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures) to check partner function settings.
  Confirm if the partner function in question is set to accept personnel numbers only.
  
  
  
  Verify the Partner Assigned:
  
  Check the partner assigned to the partner function in the sales document.
  Ensure that the partner is a valid personnel number (PERNR) existing in the HR master data (PA0001 table).
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to verify personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Correct the Partner Assignment:
  
  If the partner is incorrect, replace it with a valid personnel number.
  If the partner should not be a personnel number, adjust the partner function configuration to accept other partner types (e.g., customer or contact person).
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If HR and SD integration is active, ensure that personnel numbers are properly maintained and synchronized.
  Check if the personnel number is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Customizing Adjustments:
  
  If the business process does not require personnel numbers for that partner function, adjust the partner determination procedure to allow other partner types.
  This can be done in SPRO under Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Partner Determination Procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01 / VA02: Create/Change Sales Order
  VOPA: Partner Determination Procedures
  PA20 / PA30: Display/Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  PA0001: HR Master Record - Organizational Assignment (contains personnel numbers)
  KNVP: Customer Master Partner Functions
  VBPA: Sales Document Partner
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to partner determination and personnel number integration.
  Review SAP Help Portal for Partner Determination and HR integration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error VP122 indicates a mismatch between the expected partner type (personnel number) and the actual partner assigned. The solution involves verifying and correcting the partner assignment or adjusting the partner function configuration to align with business requirements.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps!