How To Fix SLS_LORD162 - Deviating sales organizations &1 vs. &2 (ref. doc. &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Deviating sales organizations &1 vs. &2 (ref. doc. &3)

What causes this issue?

Sales Organization &V2& in reference document &V3& is not the same as
sales organization &V1& in the current document.

System Response

The system does not allow reference document &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Select a reference document with sales organization &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD162 - Deviating sales organizations &1 vs. &2 (ref. doc. &3) ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD162 indicates that there is a mismatch between the sales organizations in the sales document and the reference document. Specifically, it points out that the sales organization in the current document (denoted as &1) does not match the sales organization in the reference document (denoted as &2). The reference document is identified by the document number &3.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  Sales Document Creation: You are trying to create or process a sales document (like a sales order) that references another document (like a quotation or another sales order) with a different sales organization.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry where the sales organization was incorrectly specified.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system where the sales organizations are not properly set up to allow for the intended transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sales Organizations:
  
  Verify the sales organization in the current document and the reference document. Ensure that they are supposed to match based on your business process.
  If they are supposed to be different, you may need to create a new document that aligns with the correct sales organization.
  
  
  
  Correct the Document:
  
  If the sales organization in the current document is incorrect, you can change it to match the reference document.
  If the reference document is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to reflect the correct sales organization.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the sales organizations are set up correctly and that the necessary relationships between them are defined.
  Ensure that the sales organization is correctly assigned to the relevant distribution channels and divisions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding sales document processing to ensure compliance with internal procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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 view or modify the sales documents.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings in SPRO under Sales and Distribution to ensure that the sales organizations are correctly configured.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on sales organization settings and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.