How To Fix VP114 - Comparison of internal and external partner data has failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Comparison of internal and external partner data has failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP114 - Comparison of internal and external partner data has failed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VP114 - Comparison of internal and external partner data has failed:
  
  Error Message: VP114
  Text: Comparison of internal and external partner data has failed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the processing of partner data in SAP, especially in scenarios involving:
  
  Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) or Business Partner (BP) synchronization where internal SAP partner data (e.g., customer or vendor master data) is compared with external partner data (e.g., Business Partner master data).
  A mismatch or inconsistency between the internal partner data and the external partner data.
  Differences in key fields such as partner roles, partner functions, or partner numbers.
  Data inconsistencies due to incomplete or incorrect master data maintenance.
  Custom validations or enhancements that compare partner data and find discrepancies.
  
  In other words, the system tries to verify that the internal partner data matches the external partner data, and when it finds differences, it raises this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During Business Partner (BP) synchronization with Customer/Vendor master data.
  When creating or changing documents that involve partner data (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders).
  During master data replication or integration processes.
  When using transactions or programs that compare or synchronize partner data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that the internal partner data (e.g., customer/vendor master) and the external partner data (Business Partner) are consistent.
  Use transaction BP to check the Business Partner master data.
  Use transactions XD03/VD03 (Customer display) or MK03/XK03 (Vendor display) to check customer/vendor master data.
  Compare key fields such as partner numbers, roles, and functions.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Business Partner and Customer/Vendor Data:
  
  Run the synchronization programs or transactions to align BP and customer/vendor data.
  For example, use transaction CVI (Customer Vendor Integration) to check and correct inconsistencies.
  Use report CVI_CUST_VENDOR_SYNC or related tools to synchronize data.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If there are user exits, BADIs, or custom validations that compare partner data, review them for logic errors or incorrect assumptions.
  Debug the process to identify where the comparison fails.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Mismatches:
  
  Manually correct mismatched data in either the Business Partner or customer/vendor master records.
  Ensure that partner roles and functions are correctly assigned and consistent.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address known issues with partner data comparison.
  For example, SAP Notes related to CVI or Business Partner synchronization.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  BP – Business Partner maintenance
  CVI – Customer Vendor Integration
  XD03/VD03 – Display Customer
  MK03/XK03 – Display Vendor
  
  
  
  Reports/Programs:
  
  CVI_CUST_VENDOR_SYNC – Synchronize Customer and Vendor with Business Partner
  Other CVI-related reports for data consistency checks.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP Customer Vendor Integration (CVI)
  SAP Business Partner (BP)
  Sales and Distribution (SD)
  Materials Management (MM)
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to error VP114 or partner data synchronization issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch between internal partner data (customer/vendor) and external partner data (BP).
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot reconcile partner data, leading to error VP114.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and synchronize partner data using CVI tools, correct inconsistencies, check custom code.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, process step, or scenario), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.