How To Fix VW637 - Partner maint.not possible; Customizing shpmnt type &1 does not have &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Partner maint.not possible; Customizing shpmnt type &1 does not have &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to switch to the tabstrip control for partner
maintenance. The system requires a partner determination procedure for
partner maintenance, but the shipment type of the current shipment does
not contain any.

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?

In Customizing (<DS:TRAN.VOPA>Define and assign partner determination
procedure</>), assign a partner determination procedure to the shipment
type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW637 - Partner maint.not possible; Customizing shpmnt type &1 does not have &2 ?

  The SAP error message VW637 indicates that there is an issue with the partner maintenance for a specific shipment type. The message states that the customizing for the shipment type does not have the required partner function defined. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Function: The shipment type specified in the error message does not have the required partner function defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the shipment type may not have been set up correctly, or the partner function may not have been assigned to the shipment type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the shipment type and partner functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for shipment types.
  Path: Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Partner Determination -> Define Partner Functions