How To Fix WY010 - Enter a partner number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Enter a partner number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY010 - Enter a partner number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY010 - Enter a partner number
  
  Cause:
  The error message WY010 occurs when a partner number is required in a transaction or process, but the system detects that the partner number field is empty or missing. This typically happens in scenarios involving partner functions in sales documents, deliveries, billing documents, or other business transactions where partner data (such as sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.) must be specified.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During creation or processing of sales documents (e.g., sales orders, deliveries, billing documents).
  When partner determination procedures require a partner number but none is entered.
  In partner-related master data maintenance or partner assignment steps.
  In custom developments or user exits where partner data is mandatory but not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Partner Number:
  
  Check the partner function screen or tab in the transaction.
  Enter the appropriate partner number (e.g., customer number, vendor number) for the required partner function.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type or business transaction.
  Ensure that the partner functions configured as mandatory have valid partner numbers assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Confirm that the partner master data exists and is valid.
  If the partner number is missing in the master data or partner assignment, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code/User Exits:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, verify that the partner number is correctly passed and populated.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Standard Transactions:
  
  Use transactions like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Delivery), or VF01 (Create Billing Document) and ensure partner data is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If unsure where the error is triggered, use debugging to trace the point where the partner number is checked and found missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions: Roles assigned to business partners in sales and distribution (e.g., Sold-to Party (AG), Ship-to Party (WE), Bill-to Party (RE), Payer (RG)).
  Partner Determination Procedure: Configuration in IMG under Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VL01N - Create Delivery
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to partner determination or the specific module you are working in.
  User Exits/BADIs: Custom enhancements might require partner data; ensure they handle partner numbers properly.
  
  
  Summary:
  The WY010 - Enter a partner number error means the system expects a partner number for a required partner function but none was provided. To fix it, enter the missing partner number, verify partner determination settings, and ensure master data completeness.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.