How To Fix SD_DRUL012 - DRUL name &1 is not equal name specified in source &2

SD_DRUL012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_DRUL - Messages for dependency rules

• Message number: 012

• Message text: DRUL name &1 is not equal name specified in source &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_DRUL012 - DRUL name &1 is not equal name specified in source &2 ?

  The SAP error message SD_DRUL012 indicates that there is a mismatch between the name of a distribution rule (DRUL) and the name specified in the source. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with pricing or distribution rules in sales documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a specific distribution rule name to match the one defined in the source (such as a pricing condition record or a sales document), but it finds a discrepancy. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution rule may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the distribution rule is referenced.
  Manual Changes: If there were manual changes made to the distribution rules or the source data, it could lead to mismatches.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to