How To Fix VPD081 - Partner Function is a required field.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Partner Function is a required field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD081 - Partner Function is a required field. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VPD081: "Partner Function is a required field."
  
  Error Message
  VPD081: Partner Function is a required field.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a partner function is expected but has not been entered or maintained in a business transaction or master data record. Partner functions define the roles of business partners in a sales document or master data (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, bill-to party, payer, contact person, etc.).
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Missing partner function in a sales document (e.g., sales order, quotation).
  Missing partner function in customer master or vendor master data.
  Partner determination procedure is not correctly configured or assigned.
  Partner function is mandatory in the partner determination procedure but not maintained in the document.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures).
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type or master data.
  Ensure that the partner function in question is set as mandatory or optional as per business requirements.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions in the Document:
  
  When creating or changing the sales document (e.g., VA01, VA02), ensure that all mandatory partner functions are entered.
  For example, if the partner function "Sold-to party" or "Payer" is mandatory, make sure these are filled.
  
  
  
  Check Customer/Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transactions XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 / FD03 to check if partner functions are maintained correctly.
  Maintain missing partner functions if required.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Function Settings:
  
  If the partner function is not required for your business process, you can adjust the partner determination procedure to make it optional or remove it.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the error persists and you suspect a configuration or program issue, debugging the partner determination logic or checking user exits/BADIs related to partner determination might be necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Partner Determination Procedures: Define which partner functions are required, optional, or suppressed for sales documents or master data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOPA: Partner determination procedures maintenance.
  VA01 / VA02: Create/change sales order.
  XD03 / VD03 / FD03: Display customer/vendor master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to VPD081 if the issue is due to a known bug.
  Partner Functions Examples: AG (Sold-to party), WE (Ship-to party), RE (Payer), RG (Bill-to party).
  
  
  Summary
  The error VPD081 indicates that a mandatory partner function is missing in a sales document or master data. The solution involves ensuring that the partner function is maintained in the document or adjusting the partner determination procedure to reflect the correct business requirements.
  
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