Door lock replacement-volkswagon p/n?

[boxster_nut]

In searching through the forums, I found this article about replacing a 99 boxster drivers side door latch with an equivalent VW p/n
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/tech-tips/porsche-986-996-door-latch-replacement-with-vw-part/151397/page1/

According to pelican parts, the drivers side door latch for my 1997 is Porsche # 3B1-837-015-E

Does anyone know if this maps to an equivalent VW or Audi p/n???

There is a very similar vw p/n and the only difference is the suffex- porsche is 'E' and VW is 'AB' I wish I could determine what the difference is an if it would work.

Any help is really appreciated
J