How To Fix VP023 - Panrtner numbers ( & ) are not identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Panrtner numbers ( & ) are not identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP023 - Panrtner numbers ( & ) are not identical ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VP023 - Partner numbers (&) are not identical
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects the partner numbers in a business transaction (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, or partner determination procedure) to be identical, but finds that they differ. Typically, this happens during partner determination or partner assignment steps where the system checks for consistency between partner numbers assigned to different roles or partner functions.
  For example, in a sales document, if the sold-to party and payer partner numbers are expected to be the same but are entered differently, the system throws this error.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Partner determination procedure requires certain partner functions to have the same partner number.
  Custom partner determination rules or validations enforce identical partner numbers for specific partner roles.
  Data entry error where different partner numbers are entered for roles that must be identical.
  Integration or master data inconsistencies where partner numbers differ between related documents or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Numbers:
  
  Review the partner numbers entered in the document or master data.
  Ensure that the partner numbers for the relevant partner functions are identical as required by the business process or configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to transaction VOPA (Partner Determination Procedures) or relevant customizing.
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the document type.
  Verify if there is a requirement or validation that certain partner functions must have identical partner numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Numbers:
  
  If the business process requires identical partner numbers, correct the partner numbers in the document or master data.
  If the requirement is incorrect or too restrictive, consider adjusting the partner determination procedure or validation logic.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Validations/User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom code (user exits, BADIs) enforces this check.
  Review any custom code related to partner determination or document processing that might be causing this error.
  Adjust or disable the custom validation if it is not applicable.
  
  
  
  Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the customer master data (transaction XD03 or VD03) is consistent and correctly maintained.
  Check if the partner functions assigned in the customer master require identical partner numbers.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01 / VA02 / VA03 – Sales Order Processing
  VOPA – Partner Determination Procedures
  XD03 / VD03 – Customer Master Display
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VBPA – Sales Document: Partner
  KNVP – Customer Master Partner Functions
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This error is often related to partner determination configuration and business rules.
  Review SAP documentation on partner determination and partner functions for your specific module (SD, CRM, etc.).
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Search for "Partner determination" and "VP023" for detailed SAP notes and guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Partner numbers for certain partner functions are expected to be identical but differ.
  Solution: Verify and correct partner numbers in the document or master data; adjust partner determination procedure or custom validations if necessary.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.