CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL031 - Plant and Purchasing Organization details do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL - Manage Catalog Items

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Plant and Purchasing Organization details do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL031 - Plant and Purchasing Organization details do not match ?

  The SAP error message CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL031 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Plant and Purchasing Organization details in the system. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other procurement-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The Plant and Purchasing Organization may not be properly assigned in the configuration settings. Each Plant must be linked to a Purchasing Organization in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Inconsistencies: The material master data or vendor master data may not have the correct Plant or Purchasing Organization information. For example, the material may not be set up for the specific Plant or the vendor may not be assigned to the correct Purchasing Organization.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of purchase orders or requisitions can lead to this error. For instance, selecting a Plant that is not associated with the chosen Purchasing Organization.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Plants to Purchasing Organizations.
  Ensure that the Plant is correctly assigned to the Purchasing Organization you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the relevant material and ensure that it is set up for the correct Plant and Purchasing Organization.
  Check the vendor master data (Transaction code: XK03) to ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct Purchasing Organization.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  When creating or processing purchase orders or requisitions, double-check the selected Plant and Purchasing Organization to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  XK03 (Display Vendor)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL031 error in SAP.