SAP Note 13816 - Account group missing for the partner func. (VP303)

Symptom:

The following error message is displayed when creating a delivery: Customer in a certain partner function cannot have a certain account group. Error message: VP303 in transaction VL01.

Cause and prerequisites

The account group was not assigned to the partner function of the customer. When creating an order, a partner function was entered which is defined in a hierarchy, and for which no account group is assigned.

Solution
Assign the account group to the partner function via:
Tools -> Customizing -> Configuration -> Logistics -> Sales/ distribution -> Functions -> Partner determinat. -> Partner functions, place the cursor on the affected function -> Environment ->
Acct grp assignment. Here you have to enter the account group for the required partner.

Key word: Customer hierarchy