How To Fix ME355 - Please enter different purch. organization, supplier sub-range, or plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Please enter different purch. organization, supplier sub-range, or plant

What causes this issue?

The data of the target level must differ from the data of the source
level in at least one field.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a different purchasing organization, a different supplier
sub-range, or a different plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME355 - Please enter different purch. organization, supplier sub-range, or plant ?

  The SAP error message ME355 ("Please enter different purch. organization, supplier sub-range, or plant") typically occurs during the creation or modification of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the purchasing organization, supplier sub-range, or plant that you are trying to use in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Purchasing Organization Conflict: The purchasing organization you are trying to use may not be assigned to the vendor or may not be valid for the specific material or service.
  Supplier Sub-range: If the vendor has been set up with specific sub-ranges, the combination of the purchasing organization and the sub-range may not match the vendor's configuration.
  Plant Assignment: The plant you are trying to use may not be assigned to the purchasing organization or may not be valid for the vendor.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the vendor, material, or purchasing organization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the vendor.
  Ensure that the supplier sub-range is correctly defined and that it matches the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Check if the plant is assigned to the purchasing organization in the configuration settings. You can do this in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the plant is valid for the material you are trying to procure.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Info Records:
  
  Check the purchase info records (transaction code ME13) for the material and vendor combination to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Change the Document:
  
  If the purchasing organization, supplier sub-range, or plant is incorrect, try changing them to valid combinations that exist in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can help check the configuration and master data settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 / MK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME13: Display Purchase Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing and vendor management for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME355 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.