How To Fix WS657 - Error while copying partner data to document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Error while copying partner data to document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS657 - Error while copying partner data to document &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS657 - Error while copying partner data to document &1
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of a document (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, etc.) when the system tries to copy partner data (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) from the preceding document or master data into the new document but encounters an issue.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incomplete partner functions in the document or partner determination procedure.
  Inconsistent or incorrect partner data in the source document or master data.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate partner data and cause errors.
  Authorization issues preventing access to partner data.
  Data inconsistencies in the business partner or customer master records.
  Partner determination procedure not maintained properly for the document type or sales area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS657 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify that the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type and sales area.
  Ensure all required partner functions are maintained and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Data in Source Document:
  
  Check the source document (e.g., preceding sales order, delivery) for completeness and correctness of partner data.
  Correct any missing or inconsistent partner entries.
  
  
  
  Check Customer/Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer or business partner master data is complete and consistent.
  Verify that all relevant partner functions are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to partner data copying, debug or review them for errors.
  Check if any custom logic is causing the failure.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access partner data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address WS657 or partner data copying issues.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and document numbers.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01 / VA02 (Sales Order)
  VL01N / VL02N (Delivery)
  VF01 / VF02 (Billing Document)
  BP (Business Partner)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KNVP (Customer Master Partner Functions)
  VBPA (Sales Document Partner)
  BUT000 (Business Partner General Data)
  
  
  
  Partner Determination:
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Partner Determination -> Set Up Partner Determination
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use debugging to trace where the error occurs during partner data copying.
  Check the function modules or methods involved in partner copying, such as SD_PARTNER_COPY or related.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the document type or transaction where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.