How To Fix WY014 - Partner function & &: reference master record and master record identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Partner function & &: reference master record and master record identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY014 - Partner function & &: reference master record and master record identical ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY014:
  
  SAP Error Message WY014
  Message Text:
  
  Partner function & &: reference master record and master record identical
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to assign a partner function to a business partner (or customer/vendor) where the partner function is referencing the same master record as the master record itself. In other words, the system detects that the partner assigned in a partner function is identical to the master record, which is not allowed.
  For example, if you have a customer master record and you try to assign the same customer as their own partner in a partner function (like sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, or bill-to party), the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation
  
  Partner functions are used to define roles of business partners in transactions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, bill-to party).
  Each partner function must reference a different master record than the one you are currently maintaining.
  Assigning the same master record as its own partner function leads to circular or redundant references, which SAP prevents.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the partner assignment:
  
  Review the partner function assignments in the master data or transaction where the error occurs.
  
  
  Ensure different master records:
  
  Make sure that the partner function is assigned to a different business partner or customer/vendor master record, not the same one.
  
  
  Correct the partner function:
  
  If the partner function is mistakenly assigned to the same master record, change it to the correct partner master record.
  
  
  If intentional:
  
  If you intended to assign the same master record (which is generally not valid), reconsider the business process or consult with your SAP functional consultant to redesign the partner function setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  XD01/XD02/XD03 (Customer master maintenance)  
  FK01/FK02/FK03 (Vendor master maintenance)  
  BP (Business Partner transaction in newer SAP systems)
  
  
  
  Partner functions:
  
  Common partner functions include Sold-to party (AG), Ship-to party (WE), Payer (RE), Bill-to party (RG).
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to partner functions and master data consistency if the problem persists.
  
  
  Customization:
  
  Partner functions and their allowed assignments are configured in IMG under:
  
  Logistics General -> Business Partner -> Partner Functions
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function assigned to the same master record as the master record itself.
  
  
  Effect
  System throws error WY014 to prevent circular or redundant partner assignments.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign a different master record to the partner function; do not assign the same record.
  
  
  Where
  Occurs during master data maintenance or transaction processing involving partner functions.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or scenario, please provide more details!