How To Fix VPD_DETERM_LOG004 - Error occurred when adding the partner determined automatically from &1:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD_DETERM_LOG - Messages for Determination Log in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error occurred when adding the partner determined automatically from &1:

What causes this issue?

The system could not copy the partner function data determined
automatically to the document.

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?

Note the following message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD_DETERM_LOG004 - Error occurred when adding the partner determined automatically from &1: ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD_DETERM_LOG004
  
  Text: Error occurred when adding the partner determined automatically from &1:?
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the partner determination process in SAP when the system tries to automatically add a partner (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) to a document (like a sales order, delivery, billing document) but encounters an issue. The placeholder &1 typically contains the partner function or partner type that the system attempted to add.
  Common causes include:
  
  Partner determination procedure configuration issues: The partner determination procedure might be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Missing or incorrect partner function assignment: The partner function that the system tries to add automatically is not properly assigned or maintained in the partner determination procedure.
  Partner master data issues: The partner data (customer/vendor master) might be incomplete or inconsistent.
  Authorization or system errors: Sometimes, authorization issues or system inconsistencies can cause this error.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: If there are customizations in partner determination logic, they might cause errors during automatic partner addition.
  
  
  Where does this error typically occur?
  
  Sales and Distribution (SD) module during sales order creation or processing.
  Partner determination steps in sales documents, deliveries, billing documents.
  Partner determination in other modules where partner functions are used.
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  
  Check the partner determination procedure:
  
  Transaction codes: VOPA (Partner determination procedures), VOTXN (Partner functions).
  Verify that the partner function mentioned in the error (&1) is correctly assigned in the partner determination procedure for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Check partner master data:
  
  Ensure that the partner master data exists and is valid.
  Check if the partner function is assigned to the partner in the master data.
  
  
  
  Check the partner determination configuration:
  
  Verify the access sequence and condition tables used for partner determination.
  Check if the partner determination procedure is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  Check for custom code:
  
  Review any user exits or BADIs related to partner determination (e.g., USEREXIT_MOVE_FIELD_TO_VBPA in SD).
  Debug the partner determination process to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check system logs and dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for short dumps.
  Use transaction SM21 for system logs.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / Resolution:
  
  
  Correct the partner determination procedure:
  
  Add or correct the partner function in the partner determination procedure.
  Ensure the partner function is properly maintained and assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain partner master data:
  
  Create or update the partner master data to include the required partner function.
  
  
  
  Fix configuration inconsistencies:
  
  Adjust access sequences or condition tables if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review and fix custom code:
  
  If custom enhancements are causing the issue, debug and correct the logic.
  
  
  
  Test the partner determination:
  
  After corrections, test the partner determination process by creating a sales order or relevant document.
  
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes / References:
  
  SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note number if available) — Partner determination errors.
  SAP Help Portal: Partner Determination in Sales and Distribution.
  SAP Community forums and OSS notes related to partner determination errors.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VPD_DETERM_LOG004 - Error adding automatically determined partner from &1
  
  
  Cause
  Configuration or master data issues in partner determination procedure or partner data
  
  
  Solution
  Correct partner determination procedure, maintain partner master data, fix custom code
  
  
  Where to Check
  Transactions: VOPA, VOTXN, ST22, SM21; Debug partner determination logic
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP Notes, SAP Help Portal, Partner determination configuration guides
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact partner function or document type, I can help you with more specific steps or configuration details.