How To Fix EM10004 - Company code &1 of cost center &2 does not match co. code &3 of plant &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM10 - Messages for Transfer Posting via Serial Number

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Company code &1 of cost center &2 does not match co. code &3 of plant &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM10004 - Company code &1 of cost center &2 does not match co. code &3 of plant &4 ?

  The SAP error message EM10004 indicates a mismatch between the company code of a cost center and the company code of a plant. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that involves both a cost center and a plant, and the system detects that they belong to different company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Mismatch: The cost center and the plant are assigned to different company codes in the SAP system. Each cost center is linked to a specific company code, and similarly, each plant is also linked to a company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the cost center and plant are not properly assigned to the same company code.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying cost centers or plants can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Assignments:
  
  Check the company code assignment for both the cost center and the plant.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  For Cost Centers: Use transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) to check the company code.
  For Plants: Use transaction code OX10 (Define Plant) to check the company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct the Mismatch:
  
  If you find that the cost center and plant are indeed assigned to different company codes, you will need to either:
  
  Change the company code of the cost center or plant to match the other.
  Create a new cost center or plant that is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to ensure that the changes align with your organization's structure and reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction data to ensure that the correct cost center and plant are being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OX10: Define Plant
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  OX01: Create Plant
  OX02: Change Plant
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on cost center and plant configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost center and plant configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EM10004 error and ensure that your cost center and plant are correctly aligned within the same company code.