How To Fix MEPO867 - Cross-company-code purchasing is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Cross-company-code purchasing is not possible

What causes this issue?

You are creating a purchase order item with multiple account assignments
and want to use an account assignment object that is assigned to company
code &V1&. However, you are creating the purchase order for company code
&V2&.
Cross-company-code purchase order handling is not possible for purchase
order items with multiple account assignments with valuated goods
receipts.

System Response

This is an error message. You cannot use this account assignment object
in the purchase order item with multiple account assignments.

How to fix this error?

Use a different account assignment object that belongs to company code
&V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO867 - Cross-company-code purchasing is not possible ?

  The SAP error message MEPO867, which states "Cross-company-code purchasing is not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to create a purchase order or a purchasing document that involves multiple company codes, which is not allowed in certain configurations of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The purchasing organization is assigned to a specific company code, and cross-company-code purchasing is not enabled in the system settings.
  Purchasing Organization Assignment: The purchasing organization may not be set up to handle cross-company-code transactions.
  Material Master Data: The material being purchased may not be set up correctly for cross-company-code transactions.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor may not be set up correctly for the company codes involved in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the assignment of the purchasing organization to the company codes. Ensure that the purchasing organization is allowed to operate across the company codes you are trying to use.
  You can check this in the SPRO transaction under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Set Up Purchasing Organization.
  
  
  
  Enable Cross-Company-Code Purchasing:
  
  If cross-company-code purchasing is required, you may need to enable this feature in the system settings. This typically involves configuration changes that may require assistance from an SAP consultant or administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Material and Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for the relevant company codes. Check the purchasing views of the material master.
  Verify that the vendor master data is also correctly set up for the company codes involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Use a Single Company Code:
  
  If cross-company-code purchasing is not necessary, consider creating the purchase order under a single company code that is relevant to the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring cross-company-code purchasing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to test the purchasing process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the purchase order has the necessary authorizations to perform cross-company-code transactions if they are enabled.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or an SAP expert for further assistance.