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

VP124 - Overview

• 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:
  
  
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