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