How To Fix EDEREG196 - All contracts accounts must have the same trading partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 196

• Message text: All contracts accounts must have the same trading partner

What causes this issue?

If you want to use multiple aggregated contract accounts, the same
partner company must be entered for each of them. The entries are
currently different:
For contract account &V2&, partner company &V1& has been entered
For contract account &V4& partner company &V3& has been entered

System Response

The process is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Change the entries or choose a different contract account.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG196 - All contracts accounts must have the same trading partner ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG196 indicates that there is a mismatch in the trading partner settings for contract accounts in a specific transaction or process. This error typically arises when you are trying to process multiple contract accounts that are expected to have the same trading partner, but they do not.
  Cause:
  
  Different Trading Partners: The contract accounts involved in the transaction have been assigned different trading partners. In SAP, a trading partner is used to represent a business entity that is involved in a transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce the requirement for contract accounts to share the same trading partner.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors or incorrect data migration can lead to contract accounts being assigned different trading partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Trading Partner Assignments:
  
  Review the trading partner assignments for the contract accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that all contract accounts have the same trading partner.
  You can check this in the contract account master data or through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FD03 for displaying customer master data).
  
  
  
  Adjust Trading Partner Settings:
  
  If you find that the trading partners are different, you may need to change the trading partner for one or more of the contract accounts to ensure they match.
  This can typically be done in the customer master data or contract account settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to trading partners and contract accounts. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing trading partners and contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Trading Partner Concept: In SAP, trading partners are used in intercompany transactions to represent different entities within the same organization or between different organizations.
  Contract Accounts: These are used in SAP for managing customer accounts, especially in industries like utilities, telecommunications, and finance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FD01 (Create Customer), FD02 (Change Customer), and FD03 (Display Customer) to manage customer and contract account data.
  
  By ensuring that all contract accounts involved in a transaction have the same trading partner, you can resolve the EDEREG196 error and proceed with your business processes.