How To Fix VP705 - Partner function not valid

VP705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Partner function not valid

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VP705 - Details

• The SAP error message VP705 - Partner function not valid typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or customer/vendor master data processing. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Error Message: VP705 - Partner function not valid
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The partner function assigned to a business partner (e.g., customer, vendor) is not valid or not defined in the system for the particular transaction or organizational level.
  The partner function might be missing in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner function is not maintained in the customer master or the relevant partner schema.
  The partner function is not allowed for the sales area, document type, or transaction type being processed.
  Sometimes, the error occurs if the partner function is incorrectly entered or if the partner role is not assigned properly.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  Sales order processing (VA01, VA02)
  Delivery processing
  Billing documents
  Customer master data maintenance
  Partner determination procedures in SD
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
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