How To Fix O1252 - Reference exchange partner & differs from exchange partner &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Reference exchange partner & differs from exchange partner &

What causes this issue?

The exchange partner in the reference exchange agreement differs from
the exchange partner you have entered on the initial screen.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1252 - Reference exchange partner & differs from exchange partner & ?

  The SAP error message O1252, which states "Reference exchange partner & differs from exchange partner &," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the reference exchange partner and the actual exchange partner being used in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The exchange partner defined in the IDoc or EDI configuration does not match the reference exchange partner set in the system.
  Partner Profiles: There may be inconsistencies in the partner profiles (e.g., the logical system, partner type, or message type) that are set up in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when defining the exchange partners or during the transaction can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the exchange partners may not be aligned, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles: 
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 and verify the partner profiles for the involved exchange partners. Ensure that the settings are correct and consistent.
  Make sure that the logical system and partner type are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Configuration:
  
  Check the IDoc type and message type being used. Ensure that they are correctly configured and that the reference exchange partner is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the exchange partners is consistent and correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the relevant transactions or configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EDI and IDoc processing for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant to your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE20 (Partner Profiles)
  WE21 (Port Definition)
  WE30 (IDoc Types)
  WE02 (IDoc Display)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the O1252 error in your SAP system.