How To Fix SOA_SD080 - Enter the same ExternalReferenceDocumentID in the header and item &1.

SOA_SD080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOA_SD - Messages for SOA Processing in SD

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Enter the same ExternalReferenceDocumentID in the header and item &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOA_SD080 - Enter the same ExternalReferenceDocumentID in the header and item &1. ?

  The SAP error message SOA_SD080 indicates that there is a mismatch in the ExternalReferenceDocumentID between the header and item level in a service order or sales document. This error typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects the same external reference ID to be used consistently across both the header and the item levels of the document.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the ExternalReferenceDocumentID provided in the header of the document does not match the ExternalReferenceDocumentID provided in one or more of the items associated with that document. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of the external reference ID may lead to inconsistencies.
  Integration Issues: If the document is being created or updated through an integration (e.g., using APIs or middleware), the data may not be synchronized correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this requirement, and if not adhered