How To Fix VY111 - Select a valid partner

VY111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Select a valid partner

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VY111 - Details

• The SAP error message VY111 ("Select a valid partner") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with partner functions in sales documents such as sales orders, quotations, or contracts. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid partner for the specified partner function.
  Causes of Error VY111
  
  
  Missing Partner Data: The partner function (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) may not be assigned correctly in the customer master data or in the sales document.
  
  
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function specified may not be valid for the transaction or may not be set up in the system.
  
  
  Customer Master Data Issues: The customer master record may be incomplete or not properly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect partner assignments.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, division) may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary partner functions assigned.
  
  
  Data Consistency