How To Fix VP211 - Ship-to party &1 is not assigned to a sold-to party

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Ship-to party &1 is not assigned to a sold-to party

What causes this issue?

When determining the sold-to party for a ship-to party, no
ship-to party->sold-to party assignment could be found.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the partner function screen of a sold-to party master record for
the current sales area, enter the ship-to party under the function
'ship-to party' ein.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP211 - Ship-to party &1 is not assigned to a sold-to party ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP211: Ship-to party &1 is not assigned to a sold-to party:
  
  Error Message
  VP211: Ship-to party &1 is not assigned to a sold-to party
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during sales order processing or delivery creation when the system tries to assign a Ship-to party that is not linked or assigned to any Sold-to party in the customer master data.
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), the Sold-to party is the customer who places the order, and the Ship-to party is the customer location where the goods are delivered. For the system to process the order correctly, the Ship-to party must be assigned to the Sold-to party in the customer master (partner functions).
  If this assignment is missing, the system cannot determine the correct relationship and throws the VP211 error.
  
  Where the Assignment is Maintained
  
  The assignment between Sold-to party and Ship-to party is maintained in the Customer Master under Partner Functions.
  Specifically, the Ship-to party must be assigned as a partner function (e.g., WE - Ship-to party) to the Sold-to party.
  
  
  How to Check and Fix the Issue
  
  
  Check Partner Functions in Customer Master:
  
  Transaction: XD03 (Display Customer)
  Enter the Sold-to party number.
  Go to the Sales Area Data tab.
  Navigate to the Partner Functions section.
  Verify if the Ship-to party (the one causing the error) is listed as a partner function (WE).
  
  
  
  Assign Ship-to Party to Sold-to Party:
  
  Transaction: XD02 (Change Customer)
  Enter the Sold-to party number.
  Go to Sales Area Data ? Partner Functions.
  Add the Ship-to party as a partner function (WE).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  If the Ship-to party does not exist:
  
  Create the Ship-to party customer master record using XD01.
  Then assign it to the Sold-to party as above.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document:
  
  Ensure that the Ship-to party entered in the sales order or delivery is correct and corresponds to the assigned Ship-to party in the Sold-to party master.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes
  
  This error is common when customers have multiple delivery addresses (Ship-to parties) and the linkage is not properly maintained.
  The system requires this linkage to determine pricing, shipping conditions, and billing correctly.
  Sometimes, the error can also occur if the Ship-to party is assigned to a different Sold-to party than the one used in the sales order.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Ship-to party is not assigned as a partner function to the Sold-to party in customer master.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the Ship-to party to the Sold-to party in the customer master (XD02) under partner functions.
  
  
  Transaction
  XD02 (Change Customer), XD03 (Display Customer), XD01 (Create Customer)
  
  
  Related Info
  Partner function WE = Ship-to party; Sold-to party must have Ship-to party assigned.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or a step-by-step guide with screenshots, feel free to ask!