How To Fix SLS_LORD062 - The sold-to party is copied from the reference document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 062

• Message text: The sold-to party is copied from the reference document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD062 - The sold-to party is copied from the reference document ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD062 indicates that the sold-to party in a sales document (like a sales order) is being copied from a reference document, and this is causing an issue. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a sales document, and the system is enforcing certain rules regarding the sold-to party.
  Cause:
  
  Reference Document Restrictions: The sold-to party is being copied from a reference document (like a quotation or another sales order), and the system has restrictions that prevent changes to the sold-to party in the new document.
  Document Type Settings: The configuration of the document type may not allow changes to the sold-to party when it is copied from another document.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency, and if the sold-to party in the reference document does not meet certain criteria (like being valid or active), it may trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Reference Document: Review the reference document from which the sold-to party is being copied. Ensure that the sold-to party is valid and meets all necessary criteria.
  Change the Document Type Settings: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can check the configuration of the document type in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG). Look for settings related to the sales document type and see if there are restrictions on the sold-to party.
  Manual Entry: If the system allows, you can try to manually enter a different sold-to party in the new document instead of copying it from the reference document.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to work with sales documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the sales documents and that your user role allows for the modification of sold-to parties.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.