How To Fix WS268 - Contradiction in the settings of the store/central purchasing

WS268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Contradiction in the settings of the store/central purchasing

What causes this issue?

The relationship of store &V1& to the head office cannot be uniquely
determined. The document contains head office &V2& while the master
data &V3& of accounting contains a different one.

System Response

It is not possible to release the document to Accounting.

How to fix this error?

Correct the master data setting. In particular, check whether the
partner functions of store &V1& are maintained correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WS268 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WS268 - Contradiction in the settings of the store/central purchasing
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is an inconsistency or contradiction in the configuration settings between the store (retail store) and central purchasing in SAP Retail. Specifically, the system detects conflicting parameters related to how purchasing is managed either locally at the store level or centrally.
  Typical scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The store is set up for central purchasing, but the central purchasing settings are not correctly maintained or contradict the store's settings.
  The store is configured for local purchasing, but the central purchasing parameters are still active or inconsistent.
  Mismatch in the assignment of purchasing organizations or purchasing groups between store and central purchasing.
  Incorrect or missing entries in customizing related to store master data or central purchasing settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS268 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Store Master Data:
  
  Go to the store master record (transaction WMS1 or relevant transaction in your SAP Retail