How To Fix VP445 - Partner function & is not defined at item level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Partner function & is not defined at item level

What causes this issue?

Header partners cannot be entered at item level.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Enter the <GL:partner_function>function</> &V1& into the partner
function screen of the document header. It is then automatically
adopted into the individual items.
Functions AA and AW are a special case, because they can never occur in
the item differently to how they appear in the header, even if this is
set in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP445 - Partner function & is not defined at item level ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP445: "Partner function & is not defined at item level":
  
  Error Message:
  VP445 - Partner function & is not defined at item level
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during sales document processing (e.g., sales order, delivery, billing) when the system expects a partner function to be assigned at the item level, but it is missing or not maintained.
  
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner functions define the roles of business partners involved in a sales document (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party).
  Partner functions can be maintained either at the header level or item level.
  Some partner functions are mandatory at the item level depending on the sales document type, item category, or business process.
  If the system configuration or business rules require a partner function at the item level and it is not maintained, the system throws this error.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  Creating or changing