How To Fix 9J641 - Proj. def./WBS element and plant must be in same co. code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 641

• Message text: Proj. def./WBS element and plant must be in same co. code

What causes this issue?

The plant has been created in company code &v1&, but the project
definition and the WBS element are in company code &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change one of these two entries so that the company codes are
identical.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J641 - Proj. def./WBS element and plant must be in same co. code ?

  The SAP error message 9J641 indicates that there is a mismatch between the project definition or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element and the plant in terms of company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a plant to a project or WBS element that does not belong to the same company code as the project.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Mismatch: The project definition or WBS element is created under one company code, while the plant you are trying to associate with it belongs to a different company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the project system or plant assignment may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong plant or project is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Codes: Verify the company code of the project definition or WBS element and ensure that the plant you are trying to assign is in the same company code.
  
  You can check the company code of the project in the project definition (transaction code: CJ02).
  Check the plant details in the plant master data (transaction code: MM03).
  
  
  
  Change Plant or Project: If the plant and project are indeed in different company codes, you will need to either:
  
  Change the plant to one that belongs to the same company code as the project.
  Or, if necessary, create a new project in the correct company code that matches the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe the setup is correct, review the configuration settings in the project system to ensure that the plants and projects are correctly assigned to their respective company codes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling project and plant assignments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ02: Change Project
  CJ03: Display Project
  MM03: Display Material Master (to check plant details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to projects and plants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J641 and ensure that your project and plant assignments are correctly aligned within the same company code.