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How To Fix WS_RRLE049 - Partner determination procedure &1 not supported for document type &2


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WS_RRLE - Settlement Document List

  • Message number: 049

  • Message text: Partner determination procedure &1 not supported for document type &2

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    SAP Error Message:

    WS_RRLE049 Partner determination procedure &1 not supported for document type &2


    Meaning / Cause:

    This error occurs when the system tries to assign or use a partner determination procedure that is not configured or allowed for the specified document type.

    • Partner determination procedure: Defines how partners (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer) are determined and assigned in a document.
    • Document type: Refers to the type of business document (e.g., sales order type, billing document type).

    The system expects that the partner determination procedure assigned to a document type is valid and configured in customizing. If the procedure is missing or not linked to the document type, this error is triggered.


    Common Scenarios:

    • Creating or processing a sales document (sales order, delivery, billing) where the partner determination procedure is not maintained for the document type.
    • Customizing changes where a new partner determination procedure is created but not assigned to the relevant document types.
    • Master data or configuration inconsistencies after transport or system upgrade.

    Solution / How to Fix:

    1. Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type:

      • For Sales Documents (e.g., sales orders):
        • Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination Procedures.
        • Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
    2. Assign the correct partner determination procedure to the document type:

      • For Sales Document Types:
        • SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Assign Partner Determination Procedure to Sales Document Type.
        • Assign the partner determination procedure (&1) to the document type (&2).
    3. Check the partner determination procedure configuration:

      • Ensure the partner functions and partner determination steps are properly maintained in the partner determination procedure.
    4. If the error occurs in billing documents:

      • Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the billing document type.
      • Path: SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Partner Determination ? Assign Partner Determination Procedure to Billing Document Type.
    5. Transport and system consistency:

      • If this error appears after a transport or system upgrade, verify that all relevant customizing objects have been transported correctly.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction codes:

      • SPRO — Customizing Implementation Guide
      • OVKK — Assign Partner Determination Procedure to Sales Document Type
      • VOPAN — Partner Determination Procedures
      • OVZK — Assign Partner Determination Procedure to Billing Document Type
    • SAP Notes:

      • Check SAP Notes related to partner determination and document types if the problem persists.
    • Partner Determination Overview:

      • Partner determination procedures control which partners are required, optional, or prohibited in sales and billing documents.
      • Proper configuration ensures correct partner data flow and document processing.

    Summary:

    Aspect Details
    Error Cause Partner determination procedure not assigned to document type
    Affected Objects Sales document types, billing document types
    Solution Assign correct partner determination procedure to document type in customizing
    Key Transactions SPRO, OVKK, VOPAN, OVZK

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