How To Fix WS656 - Partner &1 (&2) deviates from that in header &3, partner will be adjusted

WS656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Partner &1 (&2) deviates from that in header &3, partner will be adjusted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS656 - Partner &1 (&2) deviates from that in header &3, partner will be adjusted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS656 Partner &1 (&2) deviates from that in header &3, partner will be adjusted
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This message occurs during document processing (e.g., sales order, delivery, billing) when the partner function specified at the item level (&1 = partner function, &2 = partner number) differs from the partner specified in the document header (&3 = partner function in header). SAP detects this inconsistency and automatically adjusts the item partner to match the header partner.
  In other words:
  The partner assigned to an item is different from the partner assigned in the document header for the same partner function. SAP corrects this by overwriting the item partner with the header partner.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  Manual entry or data migration where item partners are entered differently from header partners.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that incorrectly assign partners at item level.
  Inconsistent master data or partner determination configuration.
  Data inconsistencies