How To Fix SO478 - Error assigning address (wrong address type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Error assigning address (wrong address type)

What causes this issue?

You are trying to assign an existingcompany address to a user address.
This is only possible for company addresses of type 1. The address that
you have selected has another type and can therefore not be used for
this assignment.

System Response

The assignment is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Choose another address.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO478 - Error assigning address (wrong address type) ?

  The SAP error message SO478, which states "Error assigning address (wrong address type)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the address data being processed in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or updating business partner addresses, customer addresses, or vendor addresses.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Address Type: The address type being used may not be valid for the context in which it is being applied. For example, if the system expects a specific address type (like a shipping address) but receives a different type (like a billing address), this error can occur.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields for the address type may be missing or incomplete, leading to the system being unable to process the address correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the address management settings within the SAP system, such as incorrect settings for address types or address number ranges.
  
  
  Data Consistency