How To Fix WY104 - Partner function & defined for hierarchies


WY104 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WY - Supplier Master

  • Message number: 104

  • Message text: Partner function & defined for hierarchies

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  • 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.


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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

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