How To Fix VP221 - Partner & can be changed but not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Partner & can be changed but not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP221 - Partner & can be changed but not deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VP221 - Partner & can be changed but not deleted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete a partner function from a sales document or master data where the partner is allowed to be changed but not deleted. In SAP, certain partner functions are mandatory or controlled by the system, meaning they cannot be removed once assigned, although their details can be modified.
  For example, in sales documents (like sales orders), some partner functions such as Sold-to Party (AG), Ship-to Party (WE), or Bill-to Party (RE) are essential and cannot be deleted because they are required for processing the document.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The partner function is configured in the system as changeable but not deletable.
  This is controlled via the partner determination procedure and the partner function settings in customizing.
  Attempting to delete such a partner triggers the VP221 message.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Do not delete the partner function if it is mandatory or system-controlled.
  If you need to