How To Fix 06167 - Please only use plants with company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Please only use plants with company code &

What causes this issue?

The <GL:plant>plant</> you have entered does not belong to the
<GL:company_code>company code</> that was determined via the
<GL:purchasing_organization>purchasing organization</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the purchasing organization/plant entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06167 - Please only use plants with company code & ?

  The SAP error message 06167 ("Please only use plants with company code &") typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation (such as creating a purchase order, sales order, or production order) that involves a plant that is not assigned to the specified company code in the system. This error is a validation check to ensure that the plant being used is valid for the company code in question.
  Cause:
  
  Plant and Company Code Mismatch: The plant you are trying to use is not assigned to the company code you are working with. Each plant in SAP is linked to a specific company code, and operations can only be performed using plants that belong to the same company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the plant has not been properly assigned to the company code.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the wrong plant or company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX19 (or navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics > General > Plant > Assign Plant to Company Code).
  Verify that the plant you are trying to use is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct plant that is associated with the company code you are working with. If you are unsure, consult with your SAP administrator or refer to the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, review the configuration settings to ensure that the plant is correctly set up in relation to the company code.
  If you do not have access, contact your SAP Basis or configuration team to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or training materials that outline the relationship between plants and company codes in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX19: Assign Plant to Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the plants and company codes in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06167 and proceed with your operations in SAP. If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.