How To Fix WN077 - Please maintain partner function GR and unloading points for cust. assgnd

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Please maintain partner function GR and unloading points for cust. assgnd

What causes this issue?

The maintenance of the receiving points is linked to the GR
partner function in the assigned customer and the unloading points
of the goods recipient.

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?

For the assigned customer (Goto -> Customer), first maintain the
partner function GR for the sales area data and, if necessary, check
the unloading points at the goods recipient.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN077 - Please maintain partner function GR and unloading points for cust. assgnd ?

  The SAP error message WN077, which states "Please maintain partner function GR and unloading points for cust. assigned," typically occurs in the context of logistics and materials management, particularly when dealing with customer master data and partner functions.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is unable to find the necessary partner function (in this case, the Goods Receipt (GR) partner function) and unloading points associated with a customer. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The partner function for the customer may not be set up correctly in the customer master data.
  Unloading Points Not Defined: The unloading points for the customer may not be defined or maintained in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the customer master record that prevent the system from processing the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD02 for general data or VD02 for sales area data).
  Ensure that the partner function for Goods Receipt (GR) is maintained. You can do this by navigating to the "Partner Functions" tab and checking if the GR partner function is assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unloading Points:
  
  Check if unloading points are defined for the customer. This can usually be found in the shipping or logistics data section of the customer master record.
  If unloading points are not defined, you can add them by editing the customer master record.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction (Customizing) to ensure that partner functions and unloading points are correctly set up for the relevant customer types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on maintaining partner functions and unloading points.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD02 - Change Customer Master Data
  VD02 - Change Customer Master Data (Sales Area)
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Partner Functions: These are roles that a business partner can play in a transaction, such as sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.
  Unloading Points: These are specific locations where goods are received, and they are important for logistics and shipping processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WN077 error and ensure that the necessary partner functions and unloading points are correctly maintained for the customer in question.