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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VL -
Message number: 861
Message text: Different ship-to parties specified for an item
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VL861
- Different ship-to parties specified for an item ?The SAP error message VL861 ("Different ship-to parties specified for an item") typically occurs during the processing of sales orders, deliveries, or other logistics-related transactions when there is a mismatch in the ship-to party information for items in the document. This error indicates that the system has detected that different ship-to parties have been assigned to items within the same delivery or sales order, which is not allowed.
Cause:
- Multiple Ship-to Parties: The most common cause is that different items in the same delivery or sales order have been assigned to different ship-to parties. Each item in a delivery or order should have the same ship-to party.
- Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered different ship-to party information for items in the same document.
- Copying from Other Documents: If the document was created by copying from another document (like a sales order), and the ship-to party was not consistent across all items, this error can occur.
- Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, which could be misconfigured.
Solution:
- Check Ship-to Party Assignment: Review the items in the delivery or sales order and ensure that all items are assigned to the same ship-to party. You can do this by navigating to the item details in the document.
- Modify the Document: If you find discrepancies, modify the ship-to party for the items so that they all match. This can usually be done in the item details section of the sales order or delivery.
- Create Separate Deliveries/Orders: If the items genuinely need to be shipped to different locations, consider creating separate deliveries or sales orders for each ship-to party.
- Consult Configuration: If the issue persists or if you believe it should allow different ship-to parties, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to ship-to party assignments.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL861 error and ensure that your sales orders and deliveries are processed correctly.
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