How To Fix VPD050 - Partner function &1 cannot be entered manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Partner function &1 cannot be entered manually

What causes this issue?

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

There is a distinct relationship between partner function &V1& and
returns data. The system determines this partner function automatically
based on entered returns data.
You specify the partner functions for the
<DS:DE.MSR_3RD_PARTY_SUPPLIER>supplier</> and the corresponding
return-to
<DS:DE.MSR_3RD_PARTY_RETURN_TO>customer</> in Customizing for Advanced
Returns Management in the client level settings.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD050 - Partner function &1 cannot be entered manually ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VPD050 - Partner function &1 cannot be entered manually
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to manually enter a partner function in a sales document or business transaction that is configured to have that partner function assigned automatically by the system. Certain partner functions are set up in the system to be system-determined and cannot be manually added or changed by the user.
  In other words, the partner function you are trying to enter is controlled by the system (e.g., automatically assigned based on the sales area, customer master data, or other configuration) and is not allowed to be manually input.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Partner functions in SAP define roles of business partners in sales documents (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party).
  Some partner functions are mandatory and system-controlled.
  The system prevents manual entry of these partner functions to maintain data consistency and avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ?
  Sales and Distribution