How To Fix VP449 - Partner function & must be created at header or item level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 449

• Message text: Partner function & must be created at header or item level

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP449 - Partner function & must be created at header or item level ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VP449 - Partner function & must be created at header or item level
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a required partner function is missing in the sales document. In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner functions (such as Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party) must be assigned either at the header level or at the item level of a sales document. The system expects the partner function to be maintained in one of these places, but it is missing or incorrectly assigned.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The partner function is mandatory but not maintained in the sales document.
  The partner function is maintained neither at the header nor at the item level.
  Customizing settings require the partner function at a specific level, but it is missing.
  Partner determination procedure is not correctly configured or assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedure for Sales Documents).
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Check which partner functions are mandatory and at which level (header or item).
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions in Sales Document:
  
  When creating or changing the sales document (e.g., VA01/VA02), ensure that the required partner functions are entered either at the header or item level as per configuration.
  For example, if the Sold-to party is mandatory at header level, it must be entered there.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Function Assignment:
  
  If the partner function is missing, add it manually in the sales document.
  If the partner function is incorrectly assigned at the item level but should be at header level (or vice versa), correct the assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Partner Functions:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination Procedures.
  Verify the partner functions, their mandatory status, and the level (header/item).
  Adjust if necessary to match business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes, custom code or user exits may interfere with partner determination.
  Review any custom logic that might be deleting or not setting partner functions properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions: Define roles of business partners in sales documents (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party).
  Partner Determination Procedure: Controls which partner functions are required and at which level.
  Transactions:
  
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VA02 - Change Sales Order
  VOPA - Partner Determination Procedure
  SPRO - Customizing for Partner Determination
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to VP449 for specific patches or known issues.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SD module documentation for Partner Determination.
  
  
  Summary:
  Error VP449 means a mandatory partner function is missing at both header and item levels in a sales document. To fix it, ensure the partner function is maintained at the correct level as per the partner determination procedure configured in the system. Adjust the sales document or customizing accordingly.