How To Fix WY071 - Partner function & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination.
  Verify that the partner function in question is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Verify that the partner function is assigned to the partner determination procedure used by the sales document or business transaction.
  Use transaction VOPA or VOTXN to check/change partner determination procedures.
  Ensure the partner function is included in the partner schema assigned to the sales document type or business transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Customer/Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Verify that the partner function is maintained in the customer master (transaction XD03, VD03) or business partner master (transaction BP).
  If missing, add the partner function to the customer or business partner master data.
  
  
  
  Check Account Group Settings:
  
  Ensure that the partner function is allowed for the account group of the customer or vendor.
  
  
  
  Correct Partner Function Code:
  
  Make sure the partner function code used in the transaction is correct and valid.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Partner Schema:
  
  If necessary, adjust or recreate the partner schema to include the required partner function.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Partner Functions are roles assigned to business partners in sales documents, e.g., Sold-to party (AG), Ship-to party (WE), Bill-to party (RE), Payer (RG), etc.
  Partner determination procedures control which partner functions are required, optional, or prohibited in sales documents.
  Common transactions related to partner functions and determination:
  
  VOPA – Partner determination procedures
  VOTXN – Partner determination procedures for sales documents
  SPRO – Customizing for partner determination
  BP – Business Partner master data
  XD03/VD03 – Customer master display
  
  
  SAP Notes and documentation related to partner determination can provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WY071 Partner function & does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function missing or not assigned in partner determination procedure or master data
  
  
  Solution
  Define/assign partner function in partner determination procedure and maintain master data
  
  
  Transactions
  SPRO, VOPA, VOTXN, BP, XD03, VD03
  
  
  Related Concepts
  Partner functions, partner determination procedures, sales document types
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, document type, partner function code), I can help with more specific steps.