How To Fix WB2B_EXPENSE097 - Selected doucments have different organizational data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_EXPENSE - Global Trade Expenses

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Selected doucments have different organizational data

What causes this issue?

The selected documents do not have the same organizational data for:
Company Code
Sales Organization
Distribution Channel
Division
Purchasing Organization
Purchasing Group

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system does not continue processing these documents.

How to fix this error?

Select documents with the same organizational data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE097 - Selected doucments have different organizational data ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_EXPENSE097 indicates that the selected documents have different organizational data, which typically means that the documents you are trying to process or post are associated with different organizational units (such as company codes, plants, or other organizational structures) that are not compatible for the operation you are attempting.
  Cause:
  
  Different Company Codes: The documents may belong to different company codes, which is a common reason for this error.
  Different Plants: If the documents are related to different plants, this can also lead to this error.
  Different Controlling Areas: If the documents are associated with different controlling areas, this can cause inconsistencies.
  Different Business Areas: If the documents are from different business areas, this can also trigger the error.
  Inconsistent Data: Any inconsistency in the organizational data of the selected documents can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Selection: Ensure that all selected documents belong to the same organizational unit (e.g., same company code, plant, etc.). You may need to deselect some documents that do not match.
  Review Organizational Data: Review the organizational data of each document to identify discrepancies. You can do this by checking the document details in the relevant transaction.
  Reorganize Documents: If necessary, reorganize the documents so that they are grouped by the same organizational data before processing.
  Consult with a SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the organizational data or how to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague who has experience with SAP configuration.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the details of the documents and check their organizational data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more information on organizational data and how it affects document processing.
  Training: Consider training sessions or materials on SAP document management and organizational structures to better understand how to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By ensuring that all selected documents share the same organizational data, you should be able to resolve the WB2B_EXPENSE097 error and proceed with your transaction.