How To Fix 9J175 - External sold-to party must have reference category "Third party"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 175

• Message text: External sold-to party must have reference category "Third party"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J175 - External sold-to party must have reference category "Third party" ?

  The SAP error message 9J175 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the sold-to party in a sales order or related document. Specifically, it states that the external sold-to party must have a reference category of "Third party." This error typically arises in scenarios involving third-party sales processes, where the sold-to party is expected to be a customer that is not directly involved in the delivery of goods.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The sold-to party (customer) in the sales order may not be set up correctly in the customer master data. It may not have the appropriate reference category assigned.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to recognize the sold-to party as a third-party customer.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may require specific settings that are not met by the current sold-to party.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Verify that the sold-to party has the correct reference category set to "Third party." This can usually be found in the sales area data of the customer master.
  If it is not set correctly, you may need to update the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for change).
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales document type being used. Ensure that it is set up to allow third-party sales.
  You can access the configuration through transaction code SPRO and navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the customer master data or sales document configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a new sales order with the updated sold-to party to verify that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Third-Party Sales Process: In a third-party sales process, the company sells products to a customer but the goods are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer. This requires specific configurations in the customer master and sales document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to customer master data and sales order processing for further understanding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J175 and ensure that the sold-to party is correctly configured for third-party sales.