What is Partner Function?
Partner function is two-character identification key that describes the people and organization with whom you do the business, and who are therefore involved in transaction. Here is some standard Partner Function for customer-
- Sold-to party
- Ship-to party
- Bill-to party
- Payer
Partner Determination:
The Partner and business partner term in SAP SD refers to parties with whom you do business. Each business partner has specific role. E.g. Sold-to party - Business Partner who order the goods / Services. The Partner Determination can be done in three steps-
- Define Partner Function
- Create Partner Determination procedure by grouping Partner function.
- Assign the partner determination procedure to respective partner object.
Step 1 - Define Partner Function:
- Enter T-Code VOPAN in Command Bar.
- Select Customer Master Partner Object
- Click on Change Button, Partner Determination Procedure Screen appear.