How To Fix VPD_DETERM_LOG012 - Partner was defined manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Partner was defined manually

What causes this issue?

The user has entered the partner function manually (either online or in
background processing).

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_LOG012 - Partner was defined manually ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VPD_DETERM_LOG012 Partner was defined manually
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP (e.g., in SD or MM modules). It indicates that the partner function in the document or master data was manually entered by the user rather than being determined automatically by the partner determination procedure.
  In other words, the system detected that a partner (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) was manually maintained in the document, which might conflict with the automatic partner determination logic configured in the system.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Partner determination procedures are configured to automatically assign partners based on certain rules.
  When a partner is manually entered, it can override or conflict with the automatic determination.
  The message is informational or warning, depending on configuration, to alert the user or consultant that manual input was done.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if manual entry is intended:  
  
  If the manual entry of the partner is correct and intended, you can usually ignore this message or configure the system to allow manual entries without warnings.
  
  
  
  Adjust partner determination procedure:  
  
  If manual entries are not desired, review the partner determination procedure in SPRO under:
  Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Partner Determination -> Partner Determination Procedure
  Ensure that the partner functions are set to be determined automatically and that manual changes are restricted if necessary.
  
  
  
  User training:  
  
  Inform users about the correct process for partner assignment to avoid manual entries if the business process requires automatic determination.
  
  
  
  Check partner determination settings in the document:  
  
  Sometimes, the partner determination procedure is not correctly assigned or incomplete, causing users to enter partners manually.
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type or master data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  WE20 (Partner profiles)  
  SPRO (Customizing for partner determination)  
  VD01/VD02 (Customer master)  
  VA01/VA02 (Sales order processing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for notes related to partner determination and manual partner entries for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Partner determination concepts:  
  
  Partner functions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party)  
  Partner determination procedures  
  Access sequences and condition tables
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Partner was manually entered instead of being determined automatically by the system.
  Solution: Verify if manual entry is intended; if not, adjust partner determination procedures and train users.
  Additional: Review partner determination configuration and document settings to ensure proper automatic partner assignment.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.