How To Fix WB2B2046 - Differing partner data

WB2B2046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Differing partner data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2046 - Differing partner data ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2046, which indicates "Differing partner data," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Partner (BP) management, particularly when there are inconsistencies in the partner data being processed. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of business partner records, or when trying to execute transactions that involve business partners.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data for the business partner may differ between the master data and the transaction data. For example, the address, contact information, or other attributes may not match.
  
  
  Multiple Roles: A business partner can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor). If the data for these roles is inconsistent, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP CRM), it can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
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