How To Fix VR535 - & partner function is not defined for sales documents

VR535 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 535

• Message text: & partner function is not defined for sales documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR535 - & partner function is not defined for sales documents ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VR535:
  
  SAP Error Message: VR535 - Partner function & partner is not defined for sales documents
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process a sales document (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, etc.) but cannot find the required partner function or partner assigned to the document. In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), partner functions (like sold-to party, ship-to party, bill-to party, payer, etc.) must be defined and assigned properly to sales documents.
  Common causes include:
  
  The partner function required for the sales document type is not maintained in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner function is missing in the sales document.
  The partner master data is incomplete or missing for the relevant partner function.
  Customizing for partner determination is incomplete or incorrect.
  The sales document type does not allow the partner function that is being assigned.
  The partner function is not assigned to the sales