How To Fix VPD_DETERM_LOG006 - Cannot be automatically filled by &1:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cannot be automatically filled by &1:

What causes this issue?

The system could not automatically enter the mandatory partner by
completing the specified partner function.

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_LOG006 - Cannot be automatically filled by &1: ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD_DETERM_LOG006 Cannot be automatically filled by &1:  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the determination procedure in SAP when the system tries to automatically fill a field or a value using a determination step (e.g., in pricing, output determination, or partner determination), but it fails because the required data or condition is missing or not met. The placeholder &1 typically contains the name of the determination step or the determination procedure that could not fill the field automatically.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Missing or incomplete configuration in the determination procedure.  
  Missing master data or condition records required for automatic filling.  
  Incorrect or incomplete access sequences or determination steps.  
  The system cannot find a valid value to fill the field automatically based on the current context or data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:  
  
  
  Check the determination procedure:  
  
  Verify the configuration of the determination procedure mentioned in the error message (&1).  
  Ensure that all necessary steps, condition tables, and access sequences are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify master data and condition records:  
  
  Check if the relevant master data (e.g., customer, material, pricing conditions) exist and are complete.  
  Ensure that condition records or determination records are maintained and valid for the current transaction.
  
  
  
  Analyze the determination step:  
  
  Use transaction codes related to the determination procedure (e.g., V/06 for pricing, VOPA for output determination) to review the steps.  
  Check if the determination step is correctly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Debug or trace the determination:  
  
  If the issue persists, perform a trace or debug the determination logic to identify why the system cannot fill the field automatically.  
  Use transaction ST05 (SQL trace) or SE37 to test function modules related to determination.
  
  
  
  Manual entry as a workaround:  
  
  If automatic filling is not possible due to missing data, enter the required value manually to proceed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific determination procedure for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Determination Procedures: Used in various SAP modules such as SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), and FI (Financial Accounting) to automatically determine values like pricing, partners, or output types.  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  V/06 - Pricing Procedure Maintenance  
  VOPA - Output Determination Procedure  
  OVK1 - Partner Determination Procedure  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the module-specific documentation for detailed configuration steps.  
  SAP Community and Notes: Useful for troubleshooting and finding similar cases.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (module, transaction, or process) where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.