How To Fix OD025 - The two lines in the book nomination must have the same material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The two lines in the book nomination must have the same material.

What causes this issue?

The linked purchase order item has a different material as that on the
linked sales order.

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?

Check the document item on the details file card for both lines.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD025 - The two lines in the book nomination must have the same material. ?

  The SAP error message OD025, which states "The two lines in the book nomination must have the same material," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a book nomination in SAP, particularly in the Oil and Gas industry or similar sectors where materials and nominations are managed.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or process a book nomination that contains multiple line items, and those line items reference different materials. In SAP, a book nomination is expected to have consistency in terms of the materials being nominated, meaning that all line items should refer to the same material.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in your book nomination. Ensure that all line items reference the same material. If they do not, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the line items that reference different materials.
  Create separate book nominations for each unique material.
  
  
  
  Modify the Nomination: If you find that the line items are indeed referencing different materials, modify the nomination to ensure that all line items are consistent.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process or the requirements for book nominations in your specific SAP implementation, consult the relevant SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines.
  
  
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly create book nominations to avoid mixing materials.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes used for creating and managing book nominations in your SAP system.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to create and manage book nominations.
  System Configuration: Check if there are any specific configurations in your SAP system that enforce this rule, and ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD025 error and successfully process your book nominations in SAP.