How To Fix M7849 - Plant & does not belong to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Plant & does not belong to company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7849 - Plant & does not belong to company code & ?

  The SAP error message M7849 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant and the company code in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the plant you are trying to use does not belong to the specified company code. This error typically occurs during transactions that involve inventory management, purchasing, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant you are trying to use is not assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the plant or company code is specified.
  Configuration Issues: The plant may not have been properly configured in the system to be associated with the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant and Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OX18 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Logistics Execution > Master Data > Define Plant).
  Verify that the plant is correctly assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the correct plant and company code are being used.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, review the configuration settings for the plant and company code. Ensure that the plant is set up correctly in the system.
  If you are not authorized, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for system configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding plant and company code setup.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX10 (Define Company Code) and OX18 (Define Plant) for configuration checks.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to view and modify plant and company code settings.
  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 resolve the M7849 error and ensure that the plant is correctly associated with the company code in your SAP system.