How To Fix EDER240 - Company ID (VBUND) in document different from ID in master data

EDER240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDER - IS-U Deregulation

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Company ID (VBUND) in document different from ID in master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDER240 - Company ID (VBUND) in document different from ID in master data ?

  The SAP error message EDER240 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Company ID (VBUND) in a document and the Company ID in the corresponding master data. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or financial transactions where the company code or business unit associated with a document does not match the expected values in the master data records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the wrong Company ID when creating the document.
  Master Data Changes: The Company ID in the master data (e.g., customer or vendor master) may have been changed after the document was created, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to incorrect Company IDs being assigned.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which Company IDs can be used, and the document may