How To Fix COCM471 - Storage location different in sales order and production order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Storage location different in sales order and production order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM471 - Storage location different in sales order and production order ?

  The SAP error message COCM471 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the storage location specified in a sales order and the storage location in the corresponding production order. This can occur in scenarios where materials are being produced based on sales orders, and the system expects the storage locations to match for proper inventory management and production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Different Storage Locations: The sales order and production order are referencing different storage locations for the same material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or sales order that lead to this mismatch.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered different storage locations in the sales order and production order.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may have been introduced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Locations: Verify the storage locations in both the sales order and production order. Ensure they match.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the sales order (transaction code VA03) and the production order (transaction code CO03) and checking the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Production Order: If the production order is incorrect, you can change the storage location in the production order to match the sales order.
  
  Use transaction CO02 to change the production order and update the storage location accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Sales Order: If the sales order is incorrect, you can change the storage location in the sales order to match the production order.
  
  Use transaction VA02 to change the sales order and update the storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the material master (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the storage locations are set up correctly for the materials involved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be causing this issue.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of maintaining consistency in storage locations when creating sales and production orders.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for more details on sales orders, production orders, and inventory management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COCM471 error and ensure that the storage locations in your sales and production orders are consistent.