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

WY175 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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