How To Fix R11156 - Passed partner GUID &1 and found partner GUID &2 do not match

R11156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Passed partner GUID &1 and found partner GUID &2 do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11156 - Passed partner GUID &1 and found partner GUID &2 do not match ?

  The SAP error message R11156 indicates a mismatch between two partner GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers) during a process that involves partner data, such as in the context of IDoc processing, EDI transactions, or other integration scenarios. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific partner GUID but finds a different one instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The most common cause is that the data being processed references a partner that does not match the expected GUID. This can happen if:
  
  The partner data has been changed or updated incorrectly.
  There are inconsistencies in the partner profiles or master data.
  The wrong partner is being referenced in the transaction or IDoc.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in partner profiles or settings in the relevant modules (like EDI, ALE, etc.) can lead to this error.
  
  
  IDoc Issues: If the IDoc being processed has been altered or is not correctly formatted, it may lead to GUID mismatches.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Partner Data: Check