How To Fix VP335 - Customer & is already created for partner usage &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 335

• Message text: Customer & is already created for partner usage &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP335 - Customer & is already created for partner usage & ?

  The SAP error message VP335 typically appears in the context of partner functions in sales and distribution (SD) or customer master data management. The message text is:
  "Customer & is already created for partner usage &"
  
  Meaning / Cause
  
  This error occurs when you try to assign a customer as a partner for a specific partner function, but the same customer is already assigned to that partner function in the same sales area or organizational context.
  In other words, the system prevents duplicate partner assignments for the same partner function because each partner function can only be assigned once per customer in a given sales area.
  For example, if you try to assign Customer A as a "Sold-to party" partner in Sales Organization X, but Customer A is already assigned as a "Sold-to party" in that sales organization, the system throws this error.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During creation or change of sales documents (e.g., sales orders, quotations).
  During partner determination or partner assignment in customer master or sales document partner tab.
  When maintaining partner functions in customer master or sales area data.
  When customizing partner functions or partner determination procedures.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix
  
  
  Check existing partner assignments:
  
  Verify if the customer is already assigned to the same partner function in the same sales area.
  Use transaction codes like VD03 (Display Customer), VD02 (Change Customer), or check sales document partner tab to see existing partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate partner assignments:
  
  If the customer is already assigned as a partner for that usage, do not assign it again.
  If you need to assign a different partner function, choose the correct one that is not yet assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust partner determination procedure:
  
  Review the partner determination procedure in customizing (SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination).
  Ensure that the partner functions and partner determination procedures are correctly configured to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check sales area data:
  
  Sometimes the conflict arises because the same customer is assigned in different sales areas or distribution channels.
  Verify if the partner assignment is valid for the sales area you are working with.
  
  
  
  If necessary, remove or change existing partner assignment:
  
  If the existing partner assignment is incorrect or obsolete, you may need to remove or change it before assigning the customer again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Partner functions define the roles of business partners in sales documents (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Bill-to party, Payer).
  Each partner function can only be assigned once per sales document or customer master record in a given sales area.
  The error helps maintain data consistency and prevents ambiguity in partner roles.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  VP335 - Customer & is already created for partner usage &
  
  
  Cause
  Duplicate assignment of the same customer to the same partner function in the same sales area
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing partner assignments, avoid duplicates, adjust partner determination procedures, or remove/change existing assignments
  
  
  Related transactions
  VD01, VD02, VD03 (Customer master), VA01, VA02 (Sales order), SPRO (Partner determination customizing)
  
  
  
  
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