How To Fix VPD_DETERM_LOG009 - Automatic determination from &1 was unsuccessful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Automatic determination from &1 was unsuccessful

What causes this issue?

Automatic partner determination could not complete this 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD_DETERM_LOG009 - Automatic determination from &1 was unsuccessful ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD_DETERM_LOG009: Automatic determination from &1 was unsuccessful
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the automatic determination process in SAP Vendor Payment Determination (VPD) or related automatic determination procedures. The system tries to automatically determine a value (such as a payment method, vendor, or condition record) based on the input or configuration but fails to find a suitable match.
  The placeholder &1 typically contains the object or parameter from which the system tried to determine the value automatically (e.g., a vendor, company code, payment method, etc.).
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incomplete configuration in the automatic determination customizing.
  Master data missing or incomplete (e.g., vendor master, payment terms, or condition records).
  Incorrect or missing condition records for the automatic determination procedure.
  The system cannot find a valid entry for the given input parameters.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During payment runs (automatic payment program).
  During vendor master data processing.
  During condition record determination in pricing or payment determination.
  In any process where SAP tries to automatically determine a value based on configuration and master data.
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  Check the message details: The message will indicate from which object the determination failed (e.g., vendor, company code).
  Review configuration:  
  
  Check the customizing settings for automatic determination (e.g., payment methods, condition types, vendor determination).
  Use transaction codes like OBVCU (Payment Methods per Country), OBVU (Payment Methods per Vendor), or relevant IMG nodes.
  
  
  Check master data:  
  
  Verify vendor master data (transaction XK03 or FK03).
  Check if the vendor has the necessary payment terms, payment methods, and bank details maintained.
  
  
  Check condition records:  
  
  Use transaction VK13 or V/06 to check condition records related to payment or pricing.
  
  
  Check logs:  
  
  Review the application log (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error information.
  
  
  Debug if necessary:  
  
  If standard checks do not help, debugging the determination function module or user exit might be necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Possible Solutions:
  
  Maintain missing configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary customizing entries for automatic determination are maintained correctly.
  Update master data:
  
  Complete the vendor master data with required payment terms, payment methods, and bank details.
  Create or update condition records:
  
  Maintain condition records that the system uses for automatic determination.
  Check for user exits or enhancements:
  
  If custom logic is implemented, verify that it does not interfere with the standard determination.
  Re-run the process:
  
  After corrections, re-execute the process to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note 1234567 (example) — related to payment method determination issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Automatic Payment Program (APP) configuration.
  SAP Community forums and OSS notes related to VPD_DETERM_LOG messages.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VPD_DETERM_LOG009: Automatic determination from &1 was unsuccessful
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect configuration or master data leading to failure in automatic determination
  
  
  Solution
  Check and maintain customizing, master data, and condition records; review logs and debug if needed
  
  
  Where it occurs
  Payment runs, vendor master processing, condition determination
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or the value of &1 from the message, I can help you with more specific guidance.