How To Fix /SCMB/DM_REL019 - Release &1: Partner assigned to ship-from location differs from supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_REL -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Release &1: Partner assigned to ship-from location differs from supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_REL019 - Release &1: Partner assigned to ship-from location differs from supplier ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_REL019 indicates that there is a mismatch between the partner assigned to the ship-from location and the supplier in the context of a release or delivery in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the distribution of goods, where the system expects the supplier to match the partner defined for the shipping location.
  Cause:
  
  Partner Profile Mismatch: The partner profile for the ship-from location does not match the supplier defined in the document. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the supplier or the shipping location may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies.
  Change in Supplier: If the supplier has been changed or updated in the system, but the partner profile for the shipping location has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the partner profile settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles: Verify the partner profiles assigned to the ship-from location in the system. Ensure that the supplier matches the partner profile.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner) and check the partner roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data: If there are discrepancies in the master data, update the supplier or partner profile as necessary to ensure they align.
  
  Ensure that the supplier is correctly defined in the system and that the partner profile reflects this.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SCM module to ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up.
  
  This may involve reviewing the customizing settings in SPRO related to partner determination.
  
  
  
  Document Type Validation: Ensure that the document type being used is appropriate for the transaction and that it aligns with the partner profile settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMB/DM_REL019 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on partner determination and master data management in SCM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMB/DM_REL019.