How To Fix VR018 - Display variant does not permit partner to be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Display variant does not permit partner to be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR018 - Display variant does not permit partner to be changed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VR018 - Display variant does not permit partner to be changed:
  
  Error Message
  VR018 - Display variant does not permit partner to be changed
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to change a partner function in a partner determination procedure or partner overview, but the display variant currently assigned to the partner determination procedure or the partner overview screen is set to display-only mode. In other words, the variant used for displaying partner data does not allow modifications such as changing or adding partners.
  The display variant controls how partner data is presented and whether it can be edited. If the variant is set to a display-only mode, the system restricts any changes to partner functions, leading to this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When attempting to change or add a partner in a partner overview screen.
  When the partner determination procedure is assigned a display variant that is configured as display-only.
  Typically encountered in sales documents, purchasing documents, or other master data screens where partner functions are maintained.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the display variant assigned to the partner determination procedure allows changes (i.e., is not display-only). Here are the steps:
  
  
  Check the Display Variant assigned to the Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures).
  Select the relevant partner determination procedure.
  Check the Display Variant assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify or Assign a Different Display Variant:
  
  Go to transaction VOPAN (Display Variants for Partner Determination).
  Find the display variant assigned to your procedure.
  Check the settings of the display variant.
  Ensure that the variant is set to allow changes (not display-only).
  If necessary, create or assign a different display variant that permits editing.
  
  
  
  Test the Change:
  
  After assigning a display variant that allows changes, try to change the partner function again.
  The error message should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Display Variants control the layout and behavior of partner data screens.
  Display variants can be configured to:
  
  Allow full editing of partners.
  Allow only display (no changes).
  Allow limited changes.
  
  
  This functionality is used to control user access and maintain data integrity.
  Sometimes, the display variant is set to display-only for certain document types or organizational levels to prevent unauthorized changes.
  
  
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  Error
  VR018 - Display variant does not permit partner to be changed
  
  
  Cause
  The assigned display variant is set to display-only mode, preventing partner changes.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign or create a display variant that allows editing in transaction VOPAN and assign it in VOPA.
  
  
  Transactions
  VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures), VOPAN (Display Variants for Partner Determination)
  
  
  
  
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