How To Fix WY071 - Partner function & does not exist

WY071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Partner function & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY071 - Partner function & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WY071: Partner function & does not exist typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) modules when the system cannot find the specified partner function in the partner determination procedure.
  
  Cause
  
  The partner function you are trying to assign or use in a sales document or business transaction is not defined or not assigned in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner function might be missing in the partner schema or partner determination procedure for the relevant sales document type or business transaction.
  The partner function code used is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  The partner function is not maintained in the customer master or business partner master data.
  Sometimes, this error can occur if the partner function is not assigned to the relevant account group or partner schema.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Partner Function Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ?