How To Fix WB2B568 - Source and target text type must be different, value &1 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Source and target text type must be different, value &1 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B568 - Source and target text type must be different, value &1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WB2B568 indicates that there is a mismatch between the source and target text types in a text determination process. This typically occurs in scenarios where text is being transferred or copied from one object to another, such as during the creation of sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactional data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects the source text type to be different from the target text type, but they are the same or incompatible. For example, if you are trying to copy a text that is meant for a header (like a sales order header) to a line item (like a sales order item), the system will throw this error because the text types are not compatible.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Types: Verify the text types being used in the source and target. Ensure that they are indeed different and compatible. You can do this by checking the configuration in the relevant text determination settings.
  
  
  Adjust Text Determination Procedure: If necessary, adjust the text determination procedure in the customizing settings. This can be done in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Sales and Distribution (SD) -> Basic Functions -> Texts -> Text Determination -> Define Text Types.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there is any custom code or user exits that manipulate text types, review them to ensure they are correctly handling the text types.
  
  
  Data Entry: If the error occurs during manual data entry, ensure that the correct text type is being selected for the relevant fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the text types and their intended use.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the text is being copied or transferred correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Types: In SAP, text types are used to categorize different kinds of texts (e.g., header texts, item texts, etc.). Each text type has specific rules regarding where it can be used.
  Text Determination: This is a process in SAP that allows the system to automatically determine which texts should be copied or created based on certain conditions.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPScript Forms) to explore text types and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.