SAP SD Lesson - Partner Function

Introduction

This tutorial focuses on configuring Partner Functions in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD). Understanding partner functions is crucial for managing relationships with customers and vendors effectively within SAP. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to configure partner functions, enhancing your ability to leverage SAP's capabilities in sales processes.

Step 1: Accessing Partner Functions Configuration

1. Log into your SAP system.

Navigate to the following path

• SPRO → IMG → Sales and Distribution → Basic Functions → Partner Functions → Define Partner Functions
2. Click on "Define Partner Functions" to open the configuration screen.

Step 2: Creating a New Partner Function

1. In the configuration screen, click on the "New Entries" button to add a new partner function.

Fill in the following fields

• Partner Function: Enter a unique code (e.g., "Z001").
• Description: Provide a clear description (e.g., "Custom Partner Function").
• Partner Type: Select the applicable partner type (e.g., "Customer", "Vendor").

Set the relevant settings for the partner function

• Usage: Define how this partner function will be used in transactions.
• Output: Specify if this partner function should be included in output types.

Step 3: Defining Partner Function Attributes

1. After creating the partner function, double-click on it to define specific attributes.

Configure the following attributes as needed

• Partner Determination Procedure: Assign the procedure that determines how partners are assigned in sales documents.
• Mandatory: Indicate if this partner function is mandatory for sales documents.
• Sequence: Specify the order in which partner functions should be processed.

Step 4: Saving Your Configuration

1. Once you have entered all the necessary details, click the "Save" button.
2. Ensure you are prompted to enter a transport request if required. This is important for moving changes to different environments (e.g., from development to production).

Step 5: Testing the Partner Function

To verify your configuration, create a sales order

• Go to VA01 to create a new sales order.
• Add the relevant details and check if your new partner function appears in the partner overview.
1. Ensure that the function behaves as expected based on the attributes you defined.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to configure partner functions in SAP SD, including creating a new partner function, defining its attributes, and testing its implementation in a sales order. This foundational knowledge allows you to customize how SAP manages different partners in your sales processes. For further learning, explore additional configurations related to partner determination procedures or dive into other SAP SD functionalities to enhance your expertise.