How To Fix WY104 - Partner function & defined for hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Partner function & defined for hierarchies

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign a partner function with a higher-level
partner function to a partner schema for the vendor.

System Response

Partner functions with higher-level partner functions can only be
assigned to partner schemas of the purchasing document header.
The system determines these functions when you create the purchasing
document using the vendor hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY104 - Partner function & defined for hierarchies ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY104:
  
  SAP Error Message: WY104 - Partner function & defined for hierarchies
  
  Cause:
  The error message WY104 occurs when you try to assign or use a partner function that is not defined or not allowed for the specific hierarchy type in the SAP system.
  In SAP, partner functions are used to define roles of business partners in a business transaction (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.). When hierarchies are involved (such as customer hierarchies or vendor hierarchies), only certain partner functions are allowed or defined for those hierarchies.
  This error typically arises in scenarios involving:
  
  Customer or vendor hierarchies in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Assigning a partner function to a hierarchy node where that partner function is not configured.
  Master data maintenance or transaction processing where the system checks partner function validity against hierarchy definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WY104 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the IMG (Implementation Guide) path:
  
  For Customer Hierarchies:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics General ? Business Partner ? Customers ? Customer Hierarchy ? Define Partner Functions for Hierarchies
  For Vendor Hierarchies (if applicable):
  
  SPRO ? Logistics General ? Business Partner ? Vendors ? Vendor Hierarchy ? Define Partner Functions for Hierarchies
  
  
  Verify if the partner function you are trying to assign is defined for the hierarchy type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Add or Correct Partner Function for Hierarchy:
  
  If the partner function is missing, add it to the hierarchy definition.
  Ensure that the partner function is correctly assigned and active for the hierarchy node.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the business partner master data or customer/vendor master data to ensure that the partner function assignments are consistent with the hierarchy definitions.
  
  
  
  Transaction or Program Check:
  
  If the error occurs during a transaction (e.g., sales order, billing), verify that the partner functions used comply with the hierarchy settings.
  Adjust the partner function assignments accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to partner functions and hierarchies. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions: Roles assigned to business partners in transactions (e.g., Sold-to Party (AG), Ship-to Party (WE), Payer (RG), Bill-to Party (RE)).
  Customer/Vendor Hierarchies: Organizational structures that group customers or vendors for reporting, pricing, or credit management.
  IMG Path for Partner Functions:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Partner Functions
  Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Hierarchies are configured to control how partner functions propagate or are restricted within the hierarchy nodes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Code
  WY104
  
  
  Error Text
  Partner function & defined for hierarchies
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function not defined or allowed for the hierarchy type
  
  
  Solution
  Define or correct partner function assignment for the hierarchy in IMG
  
  
  Related Areas
  Customer/Vendor hierarchies, Partner function configuration, Master data maintenance
  
  
  
  
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