How To Fix R5552 - 'Diff. region' field contents deleted because identical to 'Region'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R5 - Regional structure

• Message number: 552

• Message text: 'Diff. region' field contents deleted because identical to 'Region'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R5552 - 'Diff. region' field contents deleted because identical to 'Region' ?

  The SAP error message R5552 indicates that the contents of the "Diff. region" field have been deleted because they are identical to the "Region" field. This typically occurs in the context of configuring or maintaining master data, such as customer or vendor records, where both fields are used to specify geographical or organizational regions.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Values: The error arises when the values entered in the "Diff. region" field are the same as those in the "Region" field. SAP has a built-in validation to prevent redundancy, as having identical values in both fields does not provide any additional information.
  Data Entry Error: It may also be a result of a data entry mistake where the user inadvertently entered the same value in both fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Edit Fields: Check the values in both the "Region" and "Diff. region" fields. If they are indeed the same, you can either:
  
  Remove the value from the "Diff. region" field, or
  Change the value in the "Diff. region" field to something different that accurately reflects the intended differentiation.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your data entry processes to ensure that users are aware of this restriction and avoid entering identical values in both fields.
  
  
  User Training: Provide training for users who are responsible for entering or maintaining this data to ensure they understand the purpose of these fields and the importance of keeping them distinct.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Field Definitions:
  
  Region: Typically represents a primary geographical or organizational area.
  Diff. region: Used to specify a different region if applicable, which can be useful in scenarios where a customer or vendor operates in multiple regions.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on the specific module you are working with (e.g., Customer Master Data, Vendor Master Data) to understand the context of these fields.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: If you are working with master data, familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., XD01 for customer creation, XK01 for vendor creation) to navigate the data entry screens effectively.
  
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue and prevent it from occurring in the future.