How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE629 - Customer &1 is not a sold-to party in document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Customer &1 is not a sold-to party in document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE629 - Customer &1 is not a sold-to party in document &2 ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE629 indicates that the customer specified in the document is not recognized as a sold-to party. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with customer master data and sales documents.
  Cause:
  
  Customer Master Data Issues: The customer may not be set up correctly in the system as a sold-to party. This could be due to missing or incorrect data in the customer master record.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not allow the specified customer to be a sold-to party.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) associated with the customer may not match the sales area of the document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data entry process, such as typos or incorrect customer numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Verify that the customer is set up as a sold-to party and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the customer is assigned to the correct sales area.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check the document type being used to ensure it is compatible with the customer type. Some document types may have restrictions on which customers can be used.
  
  
  
  Validate Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area of the document matches the sales area assigned to the customer. You can check this in the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the customer number entered in the document for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the document is being created in the correct context (e.g., sales order, delivery, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03 - Display Customer (General Data)
  VD03 - Display Customer (Sales Area Data)
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP's support portal for any relevant notes or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to customer master data and sales document processing for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE629.