How To Fix VPD003 - Partner function &1 is not defined in partner procedure &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Partner function &1 is not defined in partner procedure &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD003 - Partner function &1 is not defined in partner procedure &2 (&3) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD003 Partner function &1 is not defined in partner procedure &2 (&3)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a partner function in a partner procedure, but the partner function is not defined or included in that partner procedure.
  
  Partner function: A role assigned to a business partner in a document (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, etc.).
  Partner procedure: A set of partner functions grouped together for a particular business process (e.g., sales order, billing, delivery).
  
  The system checks if the partner function you are trying to use is part of the partner procedure assigned to the document or transaction. If it is not, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order processing, delivery, billing, or any transaction where partner functions are assigned.
  When customizing partner procedures in SPRO, or when assigning partners in documents.
  When a partner function is missing in the partner procedure configuration but is being used in the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the partner procedure assigned to the transaction/document:
  
  Go to the transaction or document type and identify the partner procedure used.
  
  
  
  Verify the partner function in the partner procedure:
  
  Use transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures) or navigate via SPRO:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination
  
  
  Select the relevant partner procedure (e.g., for sales orders, deliveries, billing documents).
  Check if the partner function (&1 in the error message) is included in the partner procedure.
  
  
  
  Add the missing partner function if necessary:
  
  If the partner function is missing, add it to the partner procedure.
  Define the partner function with the appropriate partner determination rules (partner type, partner role, partner number assignment, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save and test:
  
  After adding the partner function, save the configuration.
  Test the transaction again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  The placeholders in the error message:
  
  &1 = Partner function (e.g., WE, AG, RE)
  &2 = Partner procedure (e.g., SP, LI, BP)
  &3 = Object or document type (e.g., sales order type, billing type)
  
  
  
  Partner procedures are critical for correct partner determination and document processing in SD and related modules.
  
  
  If you are unsure which partner procedure is assigned, check the document type configuration or the partner determination procedure assignment in customizing.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function not defined in the partner procedure assigned to the document.
  
  
  Solution
  Add the missing partner function to the partner procedure via SPRO or transaction VOPA.
  
  
  Transaction
  VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures)
  
  
  Customization
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can guide you step-by-step on how to add a partner function to a partner procedure. Just let me know!