How To Fix V2012 - Divisions deviate from each other. &1 and/or &2 (reference)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Divisions deviate from each other. &1 and/or &2 (reference)

What causes this issue?

The division of the reference document is not the same as the division
of the target document.

How to fix this error?

If you want to add to an existing document by referring to another
document, select a reference document with the same division as the
target document.
If you want to create a new document by referring to a document, make
sure that you are using the correct division and document number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2012 - Divisions deviate from each other. &1 and/or &2 (reference) ?

  The SAP error message V2012 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the divisions of the materials or products involved in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are trying to create a sales order, delivery, or billing document that involves multiple items that belong to different divisions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Divisions: The items in the sales order or delivery belong to different divisions, and the system does not allow processing of documents that contain items from multiple divisions.
  Master Data Configuration: The material master records for the items involved may be set up in such a way that they are assigned to different divisions.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which includes the division) for the items may not be consistent across the items in the document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V2012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for the items involved and verify their division assignments. Ensure that all items in the document belong to the same division.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order or Document:
  
  If you are creating a sales order, check the items listed in the order. If they belong to different divisions, you will need to separate them into different sales orders, each containing items from the same division.
  
  
  
  Sales Area Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (which includes the division) is consistent for all items in the document. You can check this in the sales order or delivery document.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the Sales and Distribution module to ensure that the system is configured to handle the divisions correctly.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training on how to manage items from different divisions and the implications for sales orders and deliveries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VA01 (Create Sales Order), or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to check and manage the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or enhancements that could affect how divisions are handled.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Sales and Distribution for best practices on managing divisions and sales areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the V2012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.