FAP_ICO002 - Country of plant &1 should be the same as that of company &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_ICO - Message for Inter Company in AP Area

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Country of plant &1 should be the same as that of company &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_ICO002 - Country of plant &1 should be the same as that of company &2. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_ICO002 indicates that there is a mismatch between the country of the plant and the country of the company code in your SAP system. This error typically arises during transactions that involve intercompany processes, such as intercompany billing or invoicing, where the system expects the plant and company code to be in the same country for compliance and operational reasons.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The plant (identified by its plant code) is assigned to a different country than the company code (identified by its company code).
  The configuration settings in the SAP system do not align, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant and Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define, copy, delete, check plant.
  Verify the country assigned to the plant in question.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company and check the country assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Align the Countries:
  
  If the plant and company code are indeed in different countries, you may need to either:
  
  Change the country of the plant to match the company code if that is appropriate for your business processes.
  Create a new plant in the correct country if the existing plant should remain in its current country.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (such as material master, vendor master, etc.) associated with the plant and company code is correctly set up and does not have conflicting country information.
  
  
  
  Review Intercompany Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during intercompany transactions, review the intercompany settings and ensure that they are configured correctly to allow transactions between the specified plants and company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and OX10 (to check plant settings) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAP_ICO002 error and ensure that your plant and company code configurations are aligned correctly.