How To Fix AP045 - Plant &1 does not belong to company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Plant &1 does not belong to company code &2

What causes this issue?

Plant &V1& does not belong to company code &V2&. It is allocated
instead to company code &V3&.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

You can correct the plant or the company code, or you can omit the
entry of the plant or the company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP045 - Plant &1 does not belong to company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message AP045 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant and the company code in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the plant you are trying to use does not belong to the specified company code. This can occur in various transactions, such as when creating or modifying materials, production orders, or purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant you are trying to use is not assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The plant may not be properly configured in the system to be associated with the specified company code.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the plant or company code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant and Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX18 (or navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics > General > Plant Data > Assign Plant to Company Code).
  Verify that the plant in question is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct plant and company code in your transaction. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Plant Assignment:
  
  If the plant is not assigned to the company code, you may need to create the assignment. This typically requires appropriate authorization and should be done by someone with configuration access (usually a SAP consultant or administrator).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or the configuration team responsible for maintaining the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX18: Assign Plant to Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify plant and company code assignments.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on plant and company code configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AP045 error and ensure that the plant is correctly associated with the company code in your SAP system.