How To Fix VPD013 - &1 is not maintained in sales area &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 is not maintained in sales area &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD013 - &1 is not maintained in sales area &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VPD013:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD013 &1 is not maintained in sales area &2 &3 &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when a partner function (&1) is not maintained or assigned in the specified sales area (Sales Organization &2, Distribution Channel &3, Division &4) for a customer or business partner in a sales document or master data.
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner functions define the roles of business partners in sales documents (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party). Each sales area can have specific partner functions maintained for customers. If a partner function is missing or not maintained for the sales area, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order creation or processing.
  When the system tries to determine or assign a partner function that is not maintained for the sales area.
  When copying or referencing partner data in sales documents.
  When partner determination procedures are incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions in Customer Master:
  
  Go to transaction VD02 (Change Customer) or XD02 (Change Customer - Central).
  Enter the customer number and sales area (Sales Org, Distribution Channel, Division).
  Navigate to the Partner Functions tab.
  Verify if the partner function (&1) is maintained for the sales area (&2, &3, &4).
  If missing, add the required partner function with the appropriate partner number.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Use transaction VOPA or SPRO to check the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Ensure that the partner function (&1) is included in the partner determination procedure for the sales area.
  If missing, add the partner function to the procedure and assign the correct partner determination procedure to the sales document type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions in Sales Area:
  
  Use transaction OVK1 to maintain partner functions for sales areas.
  Ensure that the partner function is assigned to the sales area.
  
  
  
  Check Copy Control (if applicable):
  
  If the error occurs during document copying (e.g., quotation to sales order), check the copy control settings in VTAA or VTFA.
  Ensure partner functions are correctly mapped and maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Partner Functions:
  
  Use SPRO path:
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Partner Determination -> Set Up Partner Determination
  Verify partner functions and their assignment to sales areas.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Partner Function (&1): This is a placeholder for the actual partner function code, e.g., AG (Sold-to party), WE (Ship-to party), RG (Payer), etc.
  Sales Area (&2, &3, &4): These placeholders represent Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division respectively.
  This error is common when master data is incomplete or when partner determination procedures are not properly configured.
  Proper partner function maintenance is crucial for correct pricing, delivery, billing, and communication in sales processes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VPD013 &1 is not maintained in sales area &2 &3 &4
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function &1 missing in customer master for sales area &2 &3 &4
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain partner function in customer master (VD02/XD02) for the sales area
  
  
  
  Check and update partner determination procedure (VOPA/SPRO)
  
  
  
  Maintain partner functions in sales area (OVK1)
  
  
  
  Verify copy control settings if copying documents (VTAA/VTFA)
  
  
  Related Transactions
  VD02, XD02, VOPA, OVK1, VTAA, VTFA, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact partner function code and sales area details, I can help you with more specific steps.