How To Fix 06695 - Supplier and prior supplier must not be identical
06695 - Overview
Message type: E = Error
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Message class:
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Message number: 695
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Message text: Supplier and prior supplier must not be identical
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06695 - Details
Error Code: 06695
Error Message: Supplier and prior supplier must not be identical
Summary
This error occurs when the system detects that the current supplier and the prior supplier entered in a transaction or master data record are the same, which is not allowed. Essentially, the system expects these two fields to reference different suppliers to maintain data integrity.
Root Causes
- User mistakenly enters the same supplier number in both the 'Supplier' and 'Prior Supplier' fields during vendor master data changes or purchase order processing.
- Incorrect or incomplete master data setup where prior supplier information was copied over without modification.
- System configuration or validation rules enforcing that prior supplier must differ from the current supplier to avoid circular references or data redundancy.
- Data migration or mass upload processes that incorrectly map supplier and prior supplier fields with identical values.
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