How To Fix RDM_OPT_INBOUND068 - Distribution chain &1 &2 differs from distribn chain &3 &4 in header data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_INBOUND - Import Framework Message Class

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Distribution chain &1 &2 differs from distribn chain &3 &4 in header data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND068 - Distribution chain &1 &2 differs from distribn chain &3 &4 in header data ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND068 indicates that there is a mismatch between the distribution chain specified in the item data and the distribution chain in the header data of a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or invoice). This error typically occurs during the processing of inbound IDocs or when trying to create or update documents in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Mismatch in Distribution Chains: The distribution chain specified for the line items does not match the distribution chain defined in the header of the document.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: If you are using an interface (like IDocs) to transfer data, the mapping of fields may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the document is being created or modified manually, the user may have entered different distribution chains for the header and item levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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