How To Fix 61819 - Withdrawal plant and production plant must be different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 819

• Message text: Withdrawal plant and production plant must be different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61819 - Withdrawal plant and production plant must be different ?

  The SAP error message 61819, which states "Withdrawal plant and production plant must be different," typically occurs in the context of production orders or material movements where there is a conflict between the plants involved in the transaction. This error indicates that the system has detected that the withdrawal plant (the plant from which materials are being withdrawn) is the same as the production plant (the plant where the production order is being executed), which is not allowed in certain scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The system is configured to require that the withdrawal plant and production plant be different for specific processes, such as production orders or material transfers.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation of a production order or material movement, the user may have mistakenly selected the same plant for both the withdrawal and production plants.
  Master Data Setup: The material master or plant settings may not be correctly configured to allow for the intended transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Selection: Review the production order or material movement entry to ensure that the withdrawal plant and production plant are indeed different. If they are the same, change one of them to the appropriate plant.
  Review Configuration: If the requirement for different plants is not intended, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the following areas:
  
  Production order settings
  Material master data
  Plant parameters
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific business processes that require different plants and ensure compliance with those processes.
  User Training: If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter data for production orders and material movements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), or during goods movements (e.g., MIGO).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with your transactions in SAP.