How To Fix 06397 - Supplier differs from supplier & in agreement

06397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Supplier differs from supplier & in agreement

What causes this issue?

The supplier number you entered must be the same as that of the <GL>
<GL:outline_agreement>outline agreement</>.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EINGABE_PRUEFEN_NA LANGUAGE EN
If the outline agreement number is correct, you can reset the supplier
number in the <GL><GL:source_list_record>source list record</>. The
supplier of the outline agreement is then copied into the source list
record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06397 - Supplier differs from supplier & in agreement ?

  The SAP error message 06397 ("Supplier differs from supplier & in agreement") typically occurs in the context of procurement and contract management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the supplier specified in a purchase order or contract and the supplier defined in the associated agreement or contract.
  
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Mismatch: The supplier you are trying to use in a purchase order or contract does not match the supplier that is defined in the agreement.
  Incorrect Agreement Reference: The agreement being referenced may not be linked to the supplier you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the supplier number or name.
  Changes in Supplier Master Data: If the supplier master data has been changed (e.g., supplier name or number), it may no longer match the agreement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Supplier Information: Check the supplier number and name in the purchase order or contract against the supplier defined in the