How To Fix SLS_LORD163 - Deviating distribution channels &1 vs. &2 (ref. doc. &3)

SLS_LORD163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Deviating distribution channels &1 vs. &2 (ref. doc. &3)

What causes this issue?

Distribution channel &V2& in reference document &V3& is not the same as
distribution channel &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 distribution channel &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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SLS_LORD163 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS_LORD163 indicates that there is a mismatch between the distribution channels in the sales document and the distribution channels defined in the reference document. This typically occurs in scenarios where a sales order or delivery is being created or processed, and the system detects that the distribution channel in the current document does not match the distribution channel in the referenced document (such as a quotation, contract, or another sales order).
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Distribution Channels: The primary cause of this error is that the distribution channel specified in the sales document (e.g., sales order) does not match the distribution channel of the reference document (e.g., a quotation or contract).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding the distribution channels, which could lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or processing documents can also lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Distribution Channels: Review