How To Fix IVE_E_INVOICE079 - Company code &1 differs from company code &2. Company code not changeable

IVE_E_INVOICE079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IVE_E_INVOICE - Message class for IVE_E invoice services

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Company code &1 differs from company code &2. Company code not changeable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IVE_E_INVOICE079 - Company code &1 differs from company code &2. Company code not changeable ?

  The SAP error message IVE_E_INVOICE079 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company codes in the invoice processing. Specifically, it states that the company code in the invoice does not match the company code of the associated document or transaction, and as a result, the company code cannot be changed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Invoice Entry: When entering an invoice, the system detects that the company code of the invoice does not match the company code of the purchase order or the goods receipt.
  Document Flow: If there are linked documents (like purchase orders or goods receipts) that belong to different company codes, the system will not allow the invoice to be processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce strict company code checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Codes: Verify the company codes in the invoice and the