How To Fix O5220 - The restriction for the ship-to party field is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 220

• Message text: The restriction for the ship-to party field is missing.

The restriction for the ship-to party field was not switched on after
entering a message type.

System Response

The message type is accepted only if the corresponding restriction is
on.

How to fix this error?

Set the restriction to on (that is, 'X') in order to be able to specify
the the type of message used for checking the contract restriction for
the ship-to party field.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O5220 - The restriction for the ship-to party field is missing. ?

  The SAP error message O5220, which states "The restriction for the ship-to party field is missing," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or restriction related to the ship-to party in the sales document or related master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration set up for the ship-to party in the relevant sales area or document type.
  Master Data Issues: The ship-to party may not be properly defined in the customer master data or may not be assigned to the relevant sales area.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not have the necessary settings to handle the ship-to party correctly.
  User Authorizations: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent the ship-to party from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Sales and Distribution.
  Ensure that the ship-to party field is properly configured for the sales document type and sales area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) to check the customer master data for the ship-to party.
  Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate sales area.
  
  
  
  Sales Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the sales document type being used. Ensure that it allows for the entry of a ship-to party and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the ship-to party field. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration
  XD03 for customer master data display
  VA01 for creating sales orders
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring sales and distribution settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.