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Message type: E = Error
Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization
Message number: 247
Message text: Ship-to-Party of &/& is & instead of &.
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4F247
- Ship-to-Party of &/& is & instead of &. ?The SAP error message 4F247 indicates an issue with the "Ship-to Party" in a sales document. This error typically arises when the system detects that the ship-to party specified in the document does not match the expected value based on the configuration or master data.
Cause:
- Incorrect Ship-to Party: The ship-to party specified in the sales order or delivery does not match the expected ship-to party for the customer or the sales area.
- Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the customer master data, such as missing or incorrect ship-to party information.
- Sales Area Configuration: The sales area configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in the expected ship-to party.
- Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be discrepancies in the ship-to party data.
Solution:
- Verify Ship-to Party: Check the sales order or delivery document to ensure that the ship-to party is correctly specified. Compare it with the customer master data.
- Check Customer Master Data: Go to the customer master record (transaction code
XD03
for general data orVD03
for sales area data) and verify the ship-to party details. Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly defined and active.- Review Sales Area Configuration: Ensure that the sales area configuration is correct. Check the settings in the sales organization, distribution channel, and division to ensure they align with the ship-to party.
- Correct Data Migration Issues: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all relevant data was transferred correctly.
- Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to ship-to parties.
Related Information:
XD03
- Display Customer (General Data)VD03
- Display Customer (Sales Area Data)VA03
- Display Sales OrderVL03N
- Display Outbound DeliveryIf the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.
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