How To Fix WY175 - Partner function(s) cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Partner function(s) cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete partner funtion(s).
Check in Customizing for the <ls>Vendor Master - Control</>, whether
the partner functions are <ls>Suppress</> or <ls>Display</>.
If the Customizing setup allows processing of partner functions, check
if you have the authorization to process partner functions. The partner
functions fields could be assigned to a field group that you are not
allowed to process.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY175 - Partner function(s) cannot be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY175: Partner function(s) cannot be deleted:
  
  Error Message
  WY175: Partner function(s) cannot be deleted
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete a partner function from a business transaction (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, or other business documents) but the system prevents the deletion because:
  
  The partner function is mandatory for the document type or business process.
  The partner function is already referenced or used in the document or related documents.
  The partner function is linked to important data or processes that require it to remain assigned.
  The partner function is part of the standard configuration or customizing and cannot be removed from the document once assigned.
  
  In other words, the system enforces business rules or data integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain partner functions.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When trying to delete a partner function in a sales order or delivery document.
  When modifying partner functions in customer master or vendor master data.
  When customizing partner functions in transaction types or document types.
  When trying to remove a partner function that is mandatory or already used in the document.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve
  
  
  Check if the partner function is mandatory:
  
  Review the customizing settings for partner functions in the relevant application (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution or Sales and Distribution ? Partner Determination ? Partner Functions.
  Verify if the partner function is set as mandatory for the document type or business process.
  If mandatory, you cannot delete it from the document.
  
  
  
  Check if the partner function is already used:
  
  Check if the partner function is already assigned and used in the document or related documents.
  If it is referenced in the document, you cannot delete it unless you first remove or change the references.
  
  
  
  Check document status:
  
  Some documents (e.g., completed or processed documents) do not allow changes to partner functions.
  Ensure the document is in a status that allows partner function changes.
  
  
  
  Adjust partner function assignment:
  
  Instead of deleting, consider changing the partner function or replacing it with another valid partner function.
  If you want to remove a partner function from the customizing, ensure it is not assigned to any document or master data.
  
  
  
  Use appropriate transaction or program:
  
  Use the standard SAP transactions for partner function maintenance.
  Avoid manual database changes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Partner Functions in SAP:
  Partner functions define the roles of business partners in a transaction (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Bill-to party, Payer).
  
  
  Partner Determination Procedure:
  Partner functions are assigned via partner determination procedures configured in customizing.
  
  
  Transactions to check or maintain partner functions:
  
  VD01/VD02/VD03 – Customer master data
  VA01/VA02/VA03 – Sales order processing
  SPRO – Customizing partner determination procedures
  WE20 – Partner profiles in IDoc processing (different context but related to partners)
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Partner Determination
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to partner functions
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WY175 Partner function(s) cannot be deleted
  
  
  Cause
  Partner function is mandatory, in use, or linked to document data preventing deletion
  
  
  Solution
  Check customizing, document status, usage; do not delete mandatory or used partner functions
  
  
  Related Info
  Partner determination procedures, sales order processing, customer master data
  
  
  
  
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