How To Fix CZ248 - Country of plant differs from country of company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Country of plant differs from country of company code

What causes this issue?

The plant which you have assigned to a company code is located in a
different country.
This configuration does not provide you with the full functionality of
the SAP System. There are functional limitations in respect of
reporting for taxation for example.
To be able to use the full functional scope of the system, you must
only link company codes and plants which are located in the same
country.

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?

Check, possibly with your consultant, if you want the functional
limitation. If not, create an additional company code with the country
of the plant, and assign the plant to this company code.
Check in Financial Accounting Customizing under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBWERK>Plants Abroad</>, whether these plants have
been set for sales tax.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ248 - Country of plant differs from country of company code ?

  The SAP error message CZ248 ("Country of plant differs from country of company code") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the country settings of a plant and the company code in the SAP system. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating or modifying materials, purchase orders, or other logistics-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The plant is assigned to a different country than the company code. Each plant in SAP is linked to a specific company code, and both should ideally be in the same country for certain transactions.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for either the plant or the company code may have been incorrectly set up, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the country assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant and Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Plant.
  Verify the country assigned to the plant.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company Code.
  Verify the country assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Correct the Mismatch:
  
  If the plant and company code are indeed in different countries and this is not intended, you may need to either change the country of the plant or create a new plant that matches the company code's country.
  If the configuration is correct but the error persists, check for any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data, vendor master data, or any other relevant master data to ensure that the country settings are consistent with the plant and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can help diagnose the problem further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  MM01 for material creation.
  ME21N for creating purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to enterprise structure and logistics to understand the implications of plant and company code configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CZ248 error in your SAP system.