How To Fix WY144 - No partner for partner function &2 exists for supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 144

• Message text: No partner for partner function &2 exists for supplier &1

What causes this issue?

You wanted to determine a partner with partner function &V2& for vendor
&V1&. However, no partners are entered in this partner function for
this vendor.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create a partner in the partner function for the vendor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY144 - No partner for partner function &2 exists for supplier &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WY144 No partner for partner function &2 exists for supplier &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to find a partner assigned to a specific partner function for a supplier (vendor), but no partner has been maintained or assigned for that partner function in the supplier master data.
  
  &1 = Supplier (Vendor) number
  &2 = Partner function (e.g., ordering address, invoicing party, etc.)
  
  In other words, the system expects a partner for a particular partner function in the supplier master record, but it cannot find one.
  
  When does this error typically occur?
  
  During procurement processes such as purchase order creation or goods receipt.
  When the system tries to determine the partner responsible for a certain role (e.g., invoice recipient, ordering address).
  When partner determination is active and mandatory for the supplier/vendor.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The partner function is defined as mandatory in the partner determination procedure.
  The supplier master data does not have a partner assigned for that partner function.
  Possibly, the partner determination procedure is incorrectly configured or the supplier master data is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor Purchasing).
  Enter the vendor number (&1).
  Navigate to the Partner Functions tab.
  Verify if the partner function (&2) is assigned.
  If missing, assign the appropriate partner (e.g., contact person, ordering address, invoicing party).
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Partner Determination.
  Verify the partner determination procedure assigned to the vendor account group.
  Check if the partner function &2 is set as mandatory.
  If the partner function is not required, consider removing the mandatory flag or adjusting the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Partner Determination:
  
  Sometimes, the partner function is required in the purchase order.
  Ensure that the partner function is correctly maintained in the vendor master or in the purchasing info record.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  If the partner function relates to a contact person, ensure that the contact person is maintained.
  If the partner function relates to a different vendor or business partner, ensure that the linkage is correct.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions in SAP: Partner functions define roles like ordering address, invoicing party, goods supplier, etc.
  Vendor Master Data: Partner functions are maintained in the vendor master under the purchasing data or general data.
  Partner Determination Procedure: Controls which partner functions are required or optional during document processing.
  Transactions:
  
  XK01/XK02/XK03 – Create/Change/Display Vendor
  MK01/MK02/MK03 – Create/Change/Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  SPRO – Customizing for Partner Determination
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  No partner for partner function &2 exists for supplier &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing partner assignment for required partner function in vendor master
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the missing partner function in vendor master or adjust partner determination procedure
  
  
  Transactions to use
  XK02, MK02, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific partner function code (&2) and vendor number (&1), I can help you with more precise steps.
  
  Let me know if you need help with the exact navigation or configuration!