How To Fix ME723 - Purchase order &1 has different supplying plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 723

• Message text: Purchase order &1 has different supplying plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME723 - Purchase order &1 has different supplying plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message ME723 indicates that there is a mismatch between the supplying plant specified in the purchase order and the plant associated with the material in the system. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of a purchase order when the system detects that the plant assigned to the material does not match the plant specified in the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Plant Information: The plant specified in the purchase order does not match the plant associated with the material master record.
  Material Master Configuration: The material may not be set up correctly for the specified plant, or it may not exist in that plant.
  Purchase Order Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during the manual entry of the purchase order, leading to the wrong plant being selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master record for the material in question to ensure that it is set up for the correct supplying plant. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is available in the specified plant and that all necessary data (like purchasing organization, plant, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Details:
  
  Review the purchase order details using transaction code ME23N to ensure that the correct plant is specified.
  If the plant is incorrect, you may need to change it to the correct one that matches the material master.
  
  
  
  Update Purchase Order:
  
  If the plant needs to be changed, you can do this in the purchase order by using transaction code ME22N (change purchase order) and updating the plant field.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you find that the material is not set up for the correct plant, you may need to consult with your master data team to ensure that the material is created or updated correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check for any configuration issues in the system related to the purchasing or material management modules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: You may want to search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that address this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and material management for best practices in maintaining master data and processing purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME723 error and ensure that your purchase orders are processed correctly.