To which elements do you assign a partner determination procedure?

The assignment of a partner determination procedure is closely associated with the account group. In SAP S/4HANA, the partner determination procedure defines the rules for how partners are associated with business transactions. This includes determining which partners (such as sold-to party, ship-to party, and bill-to party) will be involved in a sales process based on the characteristics of the customer.

The account group plays a crucial role in this context because it categorizes customer master records and influences how the partner roles are assigned. Each account group can have a different partner determination procedure, allowing for customized management of customer relationships depending on their classification. This flexibility is essential in adapting to varying business needs and scenarios.

While trade type, sales organization, and delivery type each have their own functions within the SAP system, they do not directly impact the assignment of partner determination procedures in the same way that account groups do. Therefore, the correct association of partner determination procedures is inherently linked to account groups, which facilitate tailored approaches to sales and service relationships.