How To Fix WY015 - Deletion of mandatory partner function & not possible

WY015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Deletion of mandatory partner function & not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY015 - Deletion of mandatory partner function & not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY015: "Deletion of mandatory partner function & not possible":
  
  Error Message
  WY015: Deletion of mandatory partner function & not possible
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete a mandatory partner function from a business partner or customer/vendor master record in SAP. 
  
  Mandatory partner functions are predefined in the system configuration and are required for the business process to function correctly.
  These partner functions are essential for document processing, communication, and integration.
  SAP does not allow deletion of these mandatory partner functions because they are critical for the integrity of business transactions.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Partner functions define roles of business partners in transactions (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party).
  Some partner functions are configured as mandatory in the partner determination procedure.
  Attempting to delete or remove these mandatory partner functions from a master record or document triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Do not delete mandatory partner functions: Since these are required