How To Fix /SCMB/DM_REL018 - Release &1: Partner assigned to customer location differs from customer

/SCMB/DM_REL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_REL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Release &1: Partner assigned to customer location differs from customer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_REL018 - Release &1: Partner assigned to customer location differs from customer ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_REL018 indicates that there is a mismatch between the partner assigned to a customer location and the customer itself during a release process in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises in scenarios involving distribution, logistics, or when managing customer relationships.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the partner (such as a vendor, supplier, or other business partner) assigned to a specific customer location does not match the customer that is being processed. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Partner Assignment: The partner assigned to the customer location may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as customer master records or partner functions.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SCM module may not align with the business processes or requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment:
  
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