How To Fix MV004 - Company code of PO does not match up with that of purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MV - Messages for Transfer of Partly Open Purchase Orders

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Company code of PO does not match up with that of purchasing organization

What causes this issue?

The company code of the PO (&V1&) passed on in the file does not match
up with that of the purchasing organization. The latter is assigned to
company code &V2&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MV004 - Company code of PO does not match up with that of purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message MV004 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code associated with a Purchase Order (PO) and the company code associated with the purchasing organization. This error typically arises during the creation or processing of a purchase order in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The purchasing organization is assigned to a specific company code in the configuration settings. If the company code of the PO does not match the company code assigned to the purchasing organization, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Entry: When creating a PO, if the user selects a purchasing organization that is not linked to the company code of the PO, this error will be triggered.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor master data or purchasing organization settings may not be correctly configured to reflect the appropriate company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchase Order Data:
  
  Review the purchase order details to ensure that the correct purchasing organization and company code are selected.
  If necessary, create a new PO with the correct combination of purchasing organization and company code.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (Transaction Code: XK03) to ensure that the vendor is correctly assigned to the purchasing organization and company code.
  If there are discrepancies, update the vendor master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of selecting the correct purchasing organization and company code when creating POs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  XK03: Display Vendor
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing organization and company code configurations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MV004 error and ensure that your purchase orders are processed correctly.