How To Fix SM809 - Incorrect assignment of private address to company address

SM809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SM - Address Definition/Administration

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Incorrect assignment of private address to company address

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SM809 - Details

• The SAP error message SM809, which states "Incorrect assignment of private address to company address," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration in the address assignment for a business partner or customer/vendor in the SAP system. This error is often related to the way addresses are defined and assigned within the system, particularly when dealing with private and company addresses.
  
  Cause:
  
  Address Configuration: The error may arise if a private address is incorrectly assigned to a company address or if the address types are not properly configured in the system.
  Business Partner Data: If the business partner data (for customers or vendors) has inconsistencies, such as having a private address linked to a company role, this can trigger the error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in how addresses were defined and assigned.
  Customizations: Custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system may