How To Fix CK859 - Partner versions are different in variant &1 in source and target system

CK859 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Partner versions are different in variant &1 in source and target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK859 - Partner versions are different in variant &1 in source and target system ?

  The SAP error message CK859 indicates that there is a mismatch in the partner versions between the source and target systems when working with a variant in the context of material costing or similar processes. This typically occurs during data transfer or when trying to execute a transaction that involves partner data, such as cost estimates or material master records.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Different Partner Versions: The partner versions (e.g., vendor, customer, or other business partner data) in the source system do not match those in the target system. This can happen if the partner data was not synchronized properly between the two systems.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from one system to another, inconsistencies in partner data can lead to this error.
  Configuration Differences: Different configurations or settings in the source and target systems can lead to discrepancies in how partner data is handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the