Summary -
In this topic, we described about the Create Partner Function process along with technical information.
In SAP, Partner Determination Procedure has been used across modules. Sales partners are involved/relevant to a sales process/transaction. Each partner is defined/identified based on role and function they play in sales process/transaction.
The partner role can be internal or external to an organization. Partner function plays very important in determining/identifying the partner role.
Create Partner Function: -
Below procedure is to define the partner function in SAP SD.
Step-1: Enter the transaction code VOPAN in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp.png)
In the next screen, select Cust.Master and click on Change button.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp4.png)
(OR)
Enter the transaction code SPRO in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp1.png)
Click on SAP Reference IMG.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp2.png)
Expand SAP Customizing Implementation Guide → Sales and Distribution → Basic Functions → Partner Determination → Set Up Partner Determination. Click on Execute.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp3.png)
In the next screen, select Select Partner Determination for Customer Master and double click it.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp5.png)
Step-2: Below screen gets opened in both ways. Double click on the Partner Functions to proceed.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp6.png)
Step-3: Click on New Entries to create an entry in partner functions.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp7.png)
Step-4: Enter the below details and click on Enter.
- Partner– Specify the two-digit alphanumeric partner key defines partner function.
- Description – Specify the description of partner function.
- Partner Type– Specify the partner type key from the list.
- Error – Automatically updated by the system when pressing enter key.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp8.png)
Step-5: Click on the Save button to save the partner function defined.
![Create Partner Function](img/create-pdp20.png)
Technical details: -
- Transaction: VOPAN
- Menu Path: SPRO → SAP Reference IMG → SAP Customizing Implementation Guide → Sales and Distribution → Basic Functions → Partner Determination → Set Up Partner Determination