M7517 - Clearing CoCode & differs from CoCode & of plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Clearing CoCode & differs from CoCode & of plant &

What causes this issue?

The "clearing" company code differs from the company code of the plant.

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 whether you have entered the correct plant. If so, terminate the
item by pressing F12. Then choose the function "New items" or "New
item" and enter the "clearing" company code directly. If you have
entered the wrong plant, correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7517 - Clearing CoCode & differs from CoCode & of plant & ?

  The SAP error message M7517 indicates a discrepancy between the company code (CoCode) associated with a material document and the company code associated with the plant in the system. This error typically occurs during inventory management transactions, such as goods movements, when the system detects that the company code of the plant does not match the company code of the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Company Codes: The most common cause of this error is that the plant is assigned to a different company code than the one being used in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the plant is not correctly assigned to the intended company code.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the transaction can lead to this error, such as selecting the wrong plant or company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant and Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define, copy, delete, check plant.
  Verify that the plant is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the company code being used in the transaction matches the company code assigned to the plant.
  If you are entering the data manually, double-check the entries for accuracy.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the plant is incorrectly assigned to a different company code, you may need to reconfigure the assignment in the system.
  Make sure that all relevant settings in the configuration are consistent with your organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to replicate the error and analyze the data being entered.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to error M7517.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on inventory management and company code settings for further insights into how these elements interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M7517 error in SAP.