How To Fix VP446 - Parner function & cannote be adopted here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Parner function & cannote be adopted here

What causes this issue?

You cannot create this partner function in the partner mainenance
screen, because it is actually the partner for the shipment header
and/or shipment stage.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entries in this line and leave the partner maintenance
screen.
Enter the partner in the shipment header and/or shipment stage screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP446 - Parner function & cannote be adopted here ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VP446:
  
  SAP Error Message: VP446 - Partner function & cannot be adopted here
  
  1. Cause
  The error message VP446 occurs when you try to assign or adopt a partner function in a business transaction or master data where that partner function is not allowed or not valid.
  
  Partner functions define roles of business partners in transactions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, contact person).
  Each transaction type or business object has a predefined set of allowed partner functions.
  If you attempt to assign a partner function that is not permitted in the current context (e.g., sales order type, customer master, or business partner role), SAP throws this error.
  
  Typical scenarios:
  
  Assigning a partner function to a sales document type that does not support it.
  Using a partner function in a customer master or business partner role where it is not defined.
  Trying to copy or adopt partner functions from one document to another where the function is invalid.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the VP446 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Allowed Partner Functions:
  
  Verify which partner functions are allowed for the specific transaction or business object.
  For sales documents, check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  For business partners, check the partner functions allowed for the business partner role.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If the partner function is missing but should be allowed, update the partner determination procedure to include the required partner function.
  Use transaction codes:
  
  VOPA (Partner determination procedures for sales documents)
  VOTXN (Assign partner functions to transaction types)
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct the Partner Function Assignment:
  
  Remove or replace the invalid partner function with a valid one.
  Ensure that the partner function you want to assign is valid for the current document or master data.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Business Partner Roles:
  
  For SAP Business Partner (BP) roles, check the configuration in:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Cross-Application Components ? SAP Business Partner ? Business Partner ? Partner Functions
  
  
  Ensure the partner function is assigned to the relevant BP role.
  
  
  
  Review User Input or Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or user input, validate the data to ensure only valid partner functions are used.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOPA - Partner determination procedures for sales documents
  VOTXN - Assign partner functions to transaction types
  BP - Business Partner transaction (for checking roles and partner functions)
  SPRO - Customizing for partner determination
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to partner determination and VP446 error.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Partner Determination in Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  
  Partner Determination Concepts:
  
  Partner functions are assigned via partner determination procedures.
  Partner determination procedures are assigned to sales document types or business partner roles.
  Each partner function has a specific role and usage context.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VP446 - Partner function & cannot be adopted here
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to assign a partner function not valid for the current transaction or master data
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and adjust partner determination procedures; assign only valid partner functions
  
  
  Key Tcodes
  VOPA, VOTXN, BP, SPRO
  
  
  Related Info
  Partner determination procedures, SAP customizing, business partner roles
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the error occurs, I can help you with more specific instructions.