How To Fix ME552 - Please choose plants from one country only per PO (Here &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Please choose plants from one country only per PO (Here &)

What causes this issue?

You wish to procure for several plants located in different countries
using one purchase order or scheduling agreement. This is not possible
for tax reasons.
One purchase order or scheduling agreement can only be created for
several plants if the latter are all located in the same country.

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?

You can only use this document to procure from plants located in &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME552 - Please choose plants from one country only per PO (Here &) ?

  The SAP error message ME552, which states "Please choose plants from one country only per PO," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a Purchase Order (PO) that includes items from different plants located in different countries. SAP enforces this rule to ensure compliance with legal and logistical requirements, as different countries may have different regulations regarding procurement and taxation.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Plants: The PO includes items from multiple plants that are located in different countries.
  Plant Configuration: The plants involved may be configured in SAP to belong to different country codes, which triggers this error.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the items may be set up in such a way that they reference different plants across different countries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Plants: Check the plants you have selected in the PO. Ensure that all plants belong to the same country. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the plant master data in SAP and checking the country code for each plant.
  Ensuring that all items in the PO are sourced from plants in the same country.
  
  
  
  Create Separate POs: If you need to procure items from plants in different countries, create separate purchase orders for each country. This way, each PO will only include items from plants within the same country.
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the items being ordered. Ensure that the plants are correctly assigned and that there are no discrepancies in the country codes.
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you believe that the configuration is correct and you still encounter this error, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They may need to check the system settings or any custom configurations that could be affecting this behavior.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to manage your POs.
  Plant Master Data: You can view and edit plant master data using transaction code OX10 (Define Plant).
  Material Master Data: Use transaction code MM03 to view material master data and check the plant assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME552 error and successfully create or process your purchase orders in SAP.