How To Fix VR639 - Changes saved during update of partner index

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Changes saved during update of partner index

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR639 - Changes saved during update of partner index ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR639 - Changes saved during update of partner index
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The message VR639 typically appears during the update or saving process of partner functions in SAP (e.g., in sales documents, partner determination procedures, or master data). It indicates that changes have been made and saved while updating the partner index table.
  
  The partner index is an internal SAP structure/table used to quickly access partner data related to business documents or master data.
  This message is informational and usually means that the system detected changes in partner data and successfully updated the partner index accordingly.
  It is not an error or warning, but rather a confirmation that the partner index was updated with the changes made.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you change partner data in sales documents (like sales orders, deliveries, billing documents).
  When partner determination procedures are executed or modified.
  When partner master data is updated and the system synchronizes the partner index.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Since VR639 is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  It confirms that the system has saved the changes and updated the partner index successfully.
  If you see this message frequently and it interrupts processing or appears unexpectedly, check for:
  
  Custom code or user exits modifying partner data.
  Partner determination configuration that might be causing repeated updates.
  Any inconsistencies in partner master data or partner functions setup.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner index tables in SAP include VBPA (Sales Document: Partner) and related index tables.
  Partner determination procedures are configured in transaction SPRO under Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination.
  For troubleshooting partner-related issues, you can use transaction BP (Business Partner) or check sales document partner data via VA03.
  If you want to suppress informational messages, check message control settings or user-specific message handling.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  VR639 - Changes saved during update of partner index
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  Partner data changes saved and partner index updated
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; message confirms successful update
  
  
  Related Areas
  Partner determination, sales documents, partner master data
  
  
  
  
  If you experience functional issues related to partner data despite this message, further investigation into partner determination configuration or custom enhancements may be necessary.