How To Fix EDEREG_INV453 - PoD ID: The last names (or company names) are not the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_INV - Error Messages for Payment Management in a Deregulated Env.

• Message number: 453

• Message text: PoD ID: The last names (or company names) are not the same

What causes this issue?

Point of Delivery Identification:
When cross-checking the transferred address data with the name (first
name, last name or firm name) of the business partner &v2&, variances
were determined in the last name or firm name (send last name or firm
name: &v3&, last name or firm name of business partner &v4&).

System Response

Point of delivery &v1& could not be identified.

How to fix this error?

Check the identification data.

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 EDEREG_INV453 - PoD ID: The last names (or company names) are not the same ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV453, which states "PoD ID: The last names (or company names) are not the same," typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or document processing where there is a mismatch between the names provided in the invoice and the names registered in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Name Mismatch: The last names or company names on the invoice do not match the names stored in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the invoice or in the master data.
  Different formats or variations of names (e.g., abbreviations, full names).
  Changes in company names that have not been updated in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the invoice or in the master data records.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific validation rules that enforce strict matching of names, leading to this error if the names do not align perfectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Data: Check the names on the invoice against the names in the SAP master data (e.g., vendor or customer records). Ensure that they match exactly.
  
  
  Correct Errors: If discrepancies are found:
  
  Correct the names in the invoice if they are wrong.
  Update the master data in SAP if the invoice is correct and the master data is outdated.
  
  
  
  Standardization: Implement standard naming conventions to ensure consistency in how names are recorded in both invoices and the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in SAP related to name validation. Adjust the settings if necessary to allow for more flexible matching (if appropriate for your business processes).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in data entry to minimize future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDEREG_INV453 error and ensure smoother processing of invoices in SAP.