How To Fix VP124 - The partner number &1 can not be used for the partner function &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 124

• Message text: The partner number &1 can not be used for the partner function &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP124 - The partner number &1 can not be used for the partner function &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP124:
  
  SAP Error Message VP124
  Message Text:
  
  The partner number &1 can not be used for the partner function &2
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to assign a business partner number (customer, vendor, or other partner) to a partner function in a sales document or master data, but the partner number is not valid or allowed for that particular partner function.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The partner number does not exist or is not created in the system.
  The partner number is not assigned to the correct account group or partner category.
  The partner function requires a specific type of partner (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party), and the partner number does not meet this requirement.
  The partner number is blocked or flagged as invalid for the partner function.
  Customizing settings for partner determination do not allow the partner number for the given partner function.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Number Validity:
  
  Verify that the partner number (&1) exists in the system.
  Use transaction VD03 (Display Customer) or BP (Business Partner) to check the partner master data.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Review the partner function (&2) in the sales document or master data.
  Ensure that the partner function is correctly defined in the partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Assignment:
  
  Confirm that the partner number is allowed for the partner function.
  Check the account group and partner category settings in customizing (SPRO):
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination
  
  
  Make sure the partner number belongs to the correct partner category required by the partner function.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Block Status:
  
  Ensure the partner number is not blocked or flagged as invalid in the master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If necessary, modify the partner determination procedure to allow the partner number for the partner function.
  This might involve adding the partner number to the allowed list or changing the partner category.
  
  
  
  Re-try the Transaction:
  
  After corrections, try to assign the partner number again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VD03 - Display Customer
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing (for partner determination settings)
  VA01/VA02 - Create/Change Sales Order (where partner functions are assigned)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to partner determination or partner function errors if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Partner Determination:
  
  Partner functions define roles like Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Bill-to party, Payer, etc.
  Each partner function expects a partner number of a certain category (customer, vendor, contact person).
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact partner number and partner function, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.