How To Fix VR137 - Partner & does not exist with function &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Partner & does not exist with function &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR137 - Partner & does not exist with function & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VR137:
  
  SAP Error Message: VR137 - Partner & does not exist with function &
  
  1. Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to assign or reference a partner (business partner, vendor, customer, etc.) with a specific partner function in a document or transaction, but the partner with that function does not exist in the system or in the relevant master data.
  
  The partner number (e.g., customer or vendor number) specified is not found in the system.
  The partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) is not assigned to the partner in the master data or in the document.
  The partner function is expected in the document but is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  The partner master data or the document partner assignment is incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  During sales order processing (VA01/VA02), delivery creation, billing, or other SD (Sales and Distribution) transactions.
  When the system validates partner functions in documents.
  When partner determination procedures are triggered and the required partner is missing.
  During partner assignment in purchasing or vendor-related documents.
  
  
  3. Solution
  To resolve the error VR137, follow these steps:
  a) Check Partner Master Data
  
  Verify that the partner number exists in the system (e.g., customer/vendor master).
  Use transaction XD03 (Display Customer) or XK03 (Display Vendor) to check the partner master data.
  
  b) Check Partner Functions in Master Data
  
  Ensure that the partner has the required partner function assigned.
  For customers, check the partner functions in the sales area data.
  For vendors, check the partner functions in purchasing data.
  
  c) Check Partner Determination Procedure
  
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type or sales area.
  Use transaction VOPA or VOTXN to check partner determination procedures.
  Ensure that the partner function is correctly configured and assigned.
  
  d) Check Document Partner Assignment
  
  In the document (e.g., sales order), check if the partner with the required function is assigned.
  If missing, add the partner with the correct function manually or fix the partner determination procedure.
  
  e) Check Customizing
  
  In SPRO, navigate to:
  
  Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination
  
  
  Verify that the partner function is correctly defined and assigned to the partner determination procedure.
  
  f) Recreate or Correct the Partner Assignment
  
  If the partner is missing in the document, add the partner manually.
  If the partner function is incorrect, correct it.
  
  
  4. Additional Information
  
  
  The placeholders & in the message represent the partner number and the partner function, respectively.
  
  
  Example message:
  
  VR137 Partner 10000001 does not exist with function SP
  
  Here, 10000001 is the partner number and SP is the partner function (Sold-to Party).
  
  
  This error is common when partner determination is not properly maintained or when master data is incomplete.
  
  
  Sometimes, this error can also occur if the partner function is mandatory but not assigned.
  
  
  
  5. Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VR137 Partner & does not exist with function &
  
  
  Cause
  Partner number or partner function missing or not assigned in master data or document.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain partner master data, partner functions, partner determination setup, and document partner assignment.
  
  
  Transactions to Check
  XD03, XK03, VA01/VA02, VOPA, VOTXN, SPRO (Partner Determination)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact partner number and function from your error message, I can help you with more specific steps.
  
  Let me know if you need help with any specific transaction or configuration!