How To Fix VPD_DETERM_LOG013 - The manually defined partner could not be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The manually defined partner could not be used

What causes this issue?

The system could not use the manually entered partner.

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_LOG013 - The manually defined partner could not be used ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VPD_DETERM_LOG013 - The manually defined partner could not be used
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in the context of partner determination in SAP, typically during sales document processing or partner determination procedures. The system tries to use a manually entered partner (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) but cannot accept it because:
  
  The manually entered partner does not meet the criteria defined in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner function is not allowed to be manually entered for the document type or item category.
  The partner is not valid or active for the business transaction.
  The partner determination procedure expects the partner to be determined automatically, and manual entry is restricted.
  The partner is missing in the partner determination procedure or is not assigned correctly in customizing.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner determination controls which business partners (sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) are assigned to sales documents. The system can determine partners automatically based on configuration, or users can enter partners manually.
  If the system is configured to restrict manual entry for certain partner functions or document types, and a user tries to enter a partner manually, this error is triggered.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction VOPA or SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination.
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Check if the partner function in question is set to allow manual entry or only automatic determination.
  
  
  
  Allow Manual Entry (if appropriate):
  
  In the partner determination procedure, for the relevant partner function, check the "Partner Function Allowed for Manual Entry" flag.
  If manual entry is required, enable this flag.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Master Data:
  
  Ensure the manually entered partner exists and is valid for the transaction.
  Check if the partner is active and has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type and Item Category Settings:
  
  Some document types or item categories restrict manual partner entry.
  Review the configuration to see if manual partner entry is allowed.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Confirm that the user is entering the correct partner number.
  Check for typos or incorrect partner numbers.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the issue persists, debugging the partner determination logic (function modules like SD_PARTNER_DETERMINATION) can help identify why the partner is rejected.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  VOPA - Partner Determination Procedures
  VD01/VD02/VD03 - Customer Master Data
  VA01/VA02/VA03 - Sales Order Processing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VPD_DETERM_LOG013 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Partner Determination Concepts:
  
  Partner functions (e.g., AG - Sold-to party, WE - Ship-to party)
  Partner determination procedures assigned to sales document types
  Manual vs automatic partner assignment
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Manually entered partner not allowed or invalid per partner determination configuration.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust partner determination procedure to allow manual entry or correct partner data.
  
  
  Checkpoints
  Partner determination procedure, partner master data, document type settings.
  
  
  Transactions
  VOPA, VA01, VD02, etc.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario (e.g., transaction, document type, partner function), I can help with more tailored guidance.