How To Fix VPD032 - Partners from function &1 cannot be processed online

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Partners from function &1 cannot be processed online

What causes this issue?

Partners in the specified partner function cannot be processed online.
The program generates them and completes the data automatically.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD032 - Partners from function &1 cannot be processed online ?

  The SAP error message:
  VPD032: Partners from function &1 cannot be processed online
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or change partner functions online in a sales document or business transaction, but the partner function specified (represented by &1) is not allowed or cannot be processed in the current online mode.
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner functions define roles of business partners in a sales document (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, bill-to party). Some partner functions are maintained or updated only via batch processing or specific transactions, and not allowed to be changed directly online in certain documents or processes.
  Common causes include:
  
  The partner function is configured as "not allowed for online processing" in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner function is relevant only for batch or background processing.
  The partner function is not assigned or maintained properly in the partner determination procedure.
  Attempting to add or change a partner function