How To Fix V1738 - &1 is not permitted as sold-to party and is copied as ship-to party


V1738 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

  • Message number: 738

  • Message text: &1 is not permitted as sold-to party and is copied as ship-to party

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1738 - &1 is not permitted as sold-to party and is copied as ship-to party ?
    The SAP error message V1738 indicates that the sold-to party (customer) specified in a sales document is not permitted to be used as the ship-to party. This typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, where the system checks the relationship between the sold-to party and the ship-to party.
    
    Cause: Customer Relationship Configuration: The sold-to party and ship-to party must have a valid relationship defined in the customer master data. If the relationship is not set up correctly, the system will throw this error. Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) for the sold-to party may not match the sales area for the ship-to party. Customer Status: The status of the sold-to party or ship-to party may restrict their use in certain transactions. Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong customer or not having the correct

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