How To Fix W-071 - Partner determination error: Function not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Partner determination error: Function not possible

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-071 - Partner determination error: Function not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W-071 Partner determination error: Function not possible
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during partner determination in SAP when the system tries to assign a partner function that is not allowed or not defined for the particular business transaction or document type.
  Common causes include:
  
  The partner function is not maintained or allowed in the partner determination procedure for the specific transaction.
  The partner determination procedure assigned to the document type does not include the partner function.
  The partner function is not valid for the combination of sales area, document type, or business partner role.
  Customizing for partner determination is incomplete or incorrect.
  The system tries to assign a partner function that is not supported in the current context (e.g., trying to assign a partner function in a document type where it is not applicable).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination.
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type.
  Ensure the partner function in question is included in the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Function Assignment:
  
  Verify that the partner function is allowed for the document type and sales area.
  Check if the partner function is correctly maintained in the partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Functions:
  
  If the partner function is missing, add it to the partner determination procedure.
  Ensure the partner function is valid for the business transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Roles and Partner Functions:
  
  Verify that the partner roles and functions are correctly defined and assigned in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing for Partner Determination:
  
  Check if any recent changes in customizing might have caused the issue.
  Correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if necessary):
  
  If the issue persists, debugging the partner determination logic might help identify why the system considers the function "not possible."
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  VD01/VD02/VD03 – Customer Master Maintenance (where partner functions are often assigned)
  VA01/VA02/VA03 – Sales Order Processing (where partner determination is triggered)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to partner determination errors for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Partner Determination in SAP:
  
  Partner determination is a mechanism in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) to automatically assign business partners (sold-to party, ship-to party, bill-to party, payer, etc.) to sales documents.
  It is controlled via partner determination procedures, which define which partner functions are required or optional for a document type.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W-071 Partner determination error: Function not possible indicates that the system tried to assign a partner function that is not valid or allowed in the current partner determination setup. The solution involves reviewing and correcting the partner determination procedure and partner function assignments in customizing.
  
  If you need help with specific customizing steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!