How To Fix KFPR013 - Service supplier must be different from service receiver

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFPR - Transfer Prices for Individual Projects

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Service supplier must be different from service receiver

What causes this issue?

The service supplier must not be identical with the service receiver.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different service supplier or receiver.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFPR013 - Service supplier must be different from service receiver ?

  The SAP error message KFPR013 ("Service supplier must be different from service receiver") typically occurs in the context of service procurement or service management within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that the service supplier (the entity providing the service) is the same as the service receiver (the entity receiving the service), which is not allowed in the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for either the service supplier or the service receiver may be incorrectly set up, leading to them being identified as the same entity.
  Transaction Entry Error: During the entry of a service-related transaction (like a service order or service entry sheet), the same entity may have been mistakenly entered as both the supplier and the receiver.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that enforce the rule that the supplier and receiver must be different entities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for both the service supplier and the service receiver. Ensure that they are distinct entities and that their respective vendor/customer numbers are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Entries:
  
  Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and check the entries. Make sure that the service supplier and service receiver fields are populated with different entities.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check if there are any specific rules or validations set up that enforce this requirement. If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to understand the configuration.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If the error persists after verifying the above, consider checking for any related notes or patches from SAP that might address this issue. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, re-test the transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error code or message in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to service procurement and service management for best practices and guidelines.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KFPR013 error and proceed with your service-related transactions in SAP.