How To Fix VPD019 - Partner &1 is already available as &2 in the item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Partner &1 is already available as &2 in the item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD019 - Partner &1 is already available as &2 in the item ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD019 Partner &1 is already available as &2 in the item
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign a business partner (e.g., a vendor, customer, contact person) to a sales document item with a partner function that is already assigned to the same partner in that item but under a different partner function.
  In other words, the system detects that the same partner number is already assigned to the item but with a different partner function, and this is not allowed because a partner can only be assigned once per item, or the partner function assignment conflicts with the existing one.
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  You are creating or changing a sales order, delivery, or billing document.
  You try to add a partner (e.g., a contact person or vendor) to an item with a partner function.
  The partner number you enter is already assigned to the same item but with a different partner function.
  The system throws the error VPD019 to prevent duplicate or conflicting partner assignments.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Existing Partner Assignments:
  
  Review the partner assignments for the item in the sales document.
  Use transaction VA02 (Change Sales Order) or the relevant transaction to display the partners tab for the item.
  Identify the partner number and the partner functions already assigned.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Partner Assignments:
  
  If the partner is already assigned with a different partner function, decide which partner function is appropriate.
  Remove or change the existing partner function if necessary before assigning the partner to a new function.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure that the partner functions you assign are valid and do not conflict.
  Some partner functions are exclusive and cannot be assigned to the same partner multiple times in the same item.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, the partner determination procedure or partner function configuration might cause conflicts.
  Use transaction VOPA or SPRO to check partner determination settings for sales documents.
  Adjust partner determination procedures if needed to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Make sure the partner master data is consistent and correctly maintained.
  Sometimes, duplicate partner numbers or incorrect partner roles can cause this issue.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: VPD
  Message Number: 019
  This message is related to partner determination and assignment in SD (Sales and Distribution) documents.
  Partner functions define roles like Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Bill-to party, Payer, Contact person, etc.
  The system enforces unique partner assignments per item to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Partner number already assigned to the item with a different partner function.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents duplicate/conflicting partner assignments in the sales document item.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct partner assignments; avoid duplicate partner entries with different functions.
  
  
  Transactions
  VA01, VA02 (Sales Order), VOPA (Partner Determination), SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific document or partner function setup, please provide more details!