How To Fix VPD007 - Partner type &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Partner type &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD007 - Partner type &1 is not permitted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VPD007: Partner type &1 is not permitted:
  
  Error Message
  VPD007: Partner type &1 is not permitted
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a partner type in a sales document or business transaction that is not allowed according to the partner determination procedure configured in SAP.
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner determination procedures define which partner functions (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party) are allowed or mandatory for a particular document type or business process. If you attempt to assign a partner type that is not included or permitted in the partner determination procedure for the document, the system throws this error.
  
  Common Scenarios
  
  Assigning a partner type that is not defined in the partner determination procedure for the sales document type.
  Using a partner function that is not allowed for the specific sales area or document.
  Customizing or master data inconsistency where partner types are incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures).
  Select the relevant application (e.g., Sales - V1).
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Verify which partner types are allowed and mandatory.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  If the partner type you want to use is missing, add it to the partner determination procedure.
  Define the partner function, partner type, and their attributes (mandatory, optional, etc.).
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction OVK1 or VOV7 to check the sales document type and its assigned partner determination procedure.
  Ensure the correct partner determination procedure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the partner master data is correctly maintained.
  Ensure the partner type assigned to the business partner is valid and consistent.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, try to create or change the sales document again.
  The error should no longer appear if the partner type is now permitted.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Partner Determination Procedures control which partner functions and partner types are valid in sales documents.
  Partner types are categories of business partners, such as KU (Customer), AG (Sold-to party), WE (Ship-to party), etc.
  Partner functions are roles assigned to partners in documents, e.g., AG (Sold-to party), WE (Ship-to party), RE (Bill-to party), RG (Payer).
  Transactions related to partner determination:
  
  VOPA - Partner determination procedures
  OVK1 - Sales document types
  VD01/VD02 - Customer master data maintenance
  
  
  SAP Note and documentation may provide additional guidance if the issue persists.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VPD007 Partner type &1 is not permitted
  
  
  Cause
  Partner type not allowed in partner determination procedure for the document
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust partner determination procedure to include the partner type or correct master data
  
  
  Key Transactions
  VOPA, OVK1, VOV7, VD01/VD02
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific customizing steps or further troubleshooting, please provide the sales document type and partner type involved.