How To Fix VPD082 - Language-specific Partner Function is a required field.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Language-specific Partner Function is a required field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD082 - Language-specific Partner Function is a required field. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VPD082: "Language-specific Partner Function is a required field."
  
  Error Message:
  VPD082 - Language-specific Partner Function is a required field
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to save or process a business partner or customer/vendor master data, and the system expects a language-specific partner function to be entered but it is missing.
  
  In SAP, partner functions define the roles of business partners in transactions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party).
  Some partner functions require language-specific entries, especially in scenarios involving multiple languages or localization.
  The system validation checks for the presence of these language-specific partner functions.
  If the required language-specific partner function is not maintained, the system throws this error.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During creation or change of customer/vendor master data.
  When maintaining partner functions in sales documents or business partner roles.
  In cross-language or multi-language environments where partner functions must be maintained per language.
  When customizing partner functions in IMG (Implementation Guide) but missing language-specific entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Language-Specific Partner Function:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing where partner functions are maintained.
  Ensure that the partner function is maintained for the required language.
  For example, in customizing (SPRO):
  
  Navigate to Logistics General ? Business Partner ? Partner Functions ? Define Partner Functions.
  Check if the partner function has entries for the relevant languages.
  If missing, add the language-specific description or partner function entry.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Use transaction BP (Business Partner) or XD02/VD02 (Customer Change) or MK02/MK03 (Vendor Change).
  Verify that the partner functions are correctly maintained.
  Add or correct the partner function entries for the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the logon language and the language settings of the master data.
  Sometimes, the system expects partner functions in the logon language or the language of the master data.
  Adjust or add partner functions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing and User Exits:
  
  If the error occurs in a customized scenario, check if any user exits or BAdIs enforce language-specific partner functions.
  Adjust the logic or ensure data consistency.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Partner Functions are key in defining roles in sales and distribution, purchasing, and other logistics processes.
  Language-specific partner functions help in localization and ensure that partner roles are correctly interpreted in different languages.
  This error is a validation message to ensure data completeness and consistency.
  If you are unsure about which partner function is missing, check the detailed error log or debug the process to identify the missing entry.
  Sometimes, this error can be resolved by simply maintaining the partner function description in the required language in customizing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VPD082 - Language-specific Partner Function is a required field
  
  
  Cause
  Missing language-specific partner function entry in master data or customizing
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the partner function for the required language in master data or customizing
  
  
  Transactions
  BP, XD02, VD02, MK02, SPRO (IMG)
  
  
  Notes
  Check language settings, user exits, and ensure data consistency
  
  
  
  
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