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How To Fix V2005 - The sold-to parties are different. &1 and/or &2 (reference)


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: The sold-to parties are different. &1 and/or &2 (reference)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The sold-to party in the reference document is not the same as the
    sold-to party in the target document.

    System Response

    Depending on the copying requirements for the various sales documents
    which are defined in Customizing, this message appears either as an
    error message which requires a correction or a warning which can be
    skipped over.

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for
    Error message
    Select a suitable reference document which has the same sold-to party
    as the target document.
    Warning
    Proceed as described for the error message or skip over the warning
    with ENTER.
    If you skip over the warning, only the item data from the reference
    document is copied into the target document.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2005 - The sold-to parties are different. &1 and/or &2 (reference) ?

    The SAP error message V2005, which states "The sold-to parties are different. &1 and/or &2 (reference)," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the sold-to party in the sales order and the sold-to party in the reference document (such as a quotation, contract, or another sales order).

    Cause:

    1. Different Sold-to Parties: The primary cause of this error is that the sold-to party in the sales order does not match the sold-to party in the reference document. This can happen if you are trying to create a sales order based on a reference document that has a different sold-to party.
    2. Incorrect Reference Document: The reference document may have been incorrectly selected or may not be relevant to the current sales order.
    3. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating the sales order or selecting the reference document can lead to this mismatch.

    Solution:

    1. Check Sold-to Party: Verify the sold-to party in both the sales order and the reference document. Ensure that they match. If they do not, you may need to change the sold-to party in the sales order to match the reference document or vice versa.
    2. Select Correct Reference Document: If the reference document is incorrect, select the appropriate document that has the same sold-to party as the sales order.
    3. Create New Sales Order: If the reference document is not relevant, consider creating a new sales order without referencing the incorrect document.
    4. Consult with Sales Team: If you are unsure about the correct sold-to party or reference document, consult with your sales team or the person responsible for managing customer accounts.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to sales order processing, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order).
    • Master Data: Ensure that the customer master data is correctly maintained in the system. This includes checking the sold-to party details in the customer master record.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
    • User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify sales orders and access customer data.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V2005 error and proceed with your sales order processing.

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