How To Fix VL023 - Divisions are different: old & new &

VL023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Divisions are different: old & new &

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VL023 - Details

• The SAP error message VL023 ("Divisions are different: old & new") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or logistics when there is an attempt to change a document (like a sales order, delivery, or billing document) that involves different divisions. This error indicates that the division of the existing document does not match the division of the new data being entered or modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Division Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the division associated with the existing document (e.g., sales order) is different from the division of the new data being processed (e.g., a new item being added or a change being made).
  Master Data Configuration: The material master, customer master, or other related master data may have different divisions assigned, leading to inconsistencies.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may be restricted to specific divisions, and attempting to mix divisions can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Divisions: