How To Fix WY054 - Specify external display format for partner function &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Specify external display format for partner function &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY054 - Specify external display format for partner function &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY054:
  
  SAP Error Message: WY054
  Text: Specify external display format for partner function &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system requires an external display format to be defined for the specified partner function (represented by &1 in the message). The external display format controls how partner data (such as name, address, contact details) is displayed or printed in documents or forms.
  If the external display format is not maintained or assigned for a partner function, the system cannot properly display or output the partner's information, leading to this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When processing partner data in sales documents, deliveries, billing documents, or other business transactions.
  When printing or displaying partner information in forms or output types.
  During configuration or master data maintenance if the external display format is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain External Display Format for the Partner Function:
  
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) ?
  
  Sales and Distribution ?
  
  Basic Functions ?
  
  Partner Determination ?
  
  Partner Functions ?
  
  Define External Display Formats for Partner Functions
  
  
  Here, assign or create an external display format for the partner function mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Verify that the partner function is correctly configured in the partner determination procedure.
  Ensure that the external display format is assigned to the partner function in the relevant sales document types or business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Output or Form Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during printing or output, check the form or output type configuration to ensure the external display format is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport and Testing:
  
  After maintaining the external display format, transport the changes if necessary.
  Test the process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Partner Function: Represents roles like Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Bill-to party, Payer, etc.
  External Display Format: Defines how partner data is formatted and displayed externally (e.g., in printouts, emails, or screens).
  This setting is important for ensuring partner data is presented consistently and correctly in customer-facing documents.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WY054 Specify external display format for partner function &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing external display format for the partner function
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain external display format in SPRO under Partner Functions
  
  
  Transaction
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Partner Functions ? Define External Display Formats
  
  
  
  
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