How To Fix WY036 - Partner function $ suggested from "different payee"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Partner function $ suggested from "different payee"

What causes this issue?

The partner role (partner function) "different payee" is defaulted from
the field LFA1-LNRZA (payment transactions).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The "different payee" can only be entered on the "payment transactions"
screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY036 - Partner function $ suggested from "different payee" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY036:
  
  SAP Error Message: WY036
  Text: Partner function $ suggested from "different payee"
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the processing of payment documents or vendor/customer master data when the system detects that the partner function assigned in the transaction (e.g., in a payment run or invoice processing) is suggested or derived from a "different payee" than expected.
  In other words, the system tries to assign a partner function (such as "Payee," "Payer," or other partner roles) based on the payee information, but the payee in the document or transaction differs from the one expected or maintained in the partner determination procedure.
  This mismatch can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent partner determination configuration.
  Master data inconsistencies where the payee or partner function is not correctly maintained.
  Payment documents referencing a payee different from the one assigned in the partner function.
  Custom partner determination logic or user exits influencing partner assignment.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WY036 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Configuration:
  
  Review the partner determination procedure for the relevant business object (e.g., vendor, customer, payment document).
  Verify that the partner functions and their assignment rules are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the partner function in question is correctly linked to the payee role.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the involved business partner (vendor/customer).
  Confirm that the payee information is consistent and correctly maintained.
  Make sure that the partner function assigned matches the payee details.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Document or Transaction Data:
  
  Inspect the payment document or transaction triggering the error.
  Confirm that the payee specified in the document matches the partner function suggested by the system.
  Correct any discrepancies in the payee or partner function assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Logic or User Exits:
  
  If custom partner determination logic or user exits are implemented, review them for possible causes of the mismatch.
  Debug or analyze the partner determination process to identify where the incorrect partner function is suggested.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After correcting the data or configuration, reprocess the transaction to verify that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Partner Determination: SAP uses partner determination procedures to assign partner functions (e.g., payer, payee, contact person) automatically based on configuration and master data.
  Transaction Types: This error is commonly seen in payment processing (e.g., F110 payment runs), invoice processing, or partner assignment in sales and purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to partner determination or payment processing errors for your specific SAP version.
  Debugging: Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) or FK03/XD03 (Vendor/Customer display) to check partner functions and payee data.
  Partner Function Codes: The $ in the message represents the partner function code that the system is trying to assign.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.