How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE172 - Customer of BoE &1 must be the same as customer of transaction

BOE_MESSAGE172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Customer of BoE &1 must be the same as customer of transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE172 - Customer of BoE &1 must be the same as customer of transaction ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE172 typically indicates a mismatch between the customer associated with a Business Object (BoE) and the customer associated with a specific transaction. This error often arises in scenarios involving billing, sales orders, or other customer-related transactions where the system expects the customer information to be consistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Customer Mismatch: The customer specified in the Business Object (BoE) does not match the customer specified in the transaction. This could happen if the wrong customer is selected or if there are multiple customers involved in the transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to the selection of an incorrect customer.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce strict customer matching rules, leading to this error when the rules are not met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Customer Information: Check the customer details in both the Business Object and the transaction. Ensure that they are