How To Fix MW427 - & &: Purch. org. in header (&) differs from purch. org. in plant (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 427

• Message text: & &: Purch. org. in header (&) differs from purch. org. in plant (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW427 - & &: Purch. org. in header (&) differs from purch. org. in plant (&) ?

  The SAP error message MW427 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchasing organization specified in the purchase order header and the purchasing organization associated with the plant in the purchase order item. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of purchase orders in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization defined in the purchase order header does not match the purchasing organization that is assigned to the plant specified in the purchase order item.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies between the purchasing organization and the plant.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a manual error during the entry of the purchase order, where the purchasing organization was incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Details:
  
  Review the purchase order to ensure that the purchasing organization in the header matches the purchasing organization assigned to the plant in the item details.
  You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in the SAP system and checking the header and item details.
  
  
  
  Correct the Purchasing Organization:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you can either change the purchasing organization in the header to match the one associated with the plant or change the plant in the item to one that corresponds with the purchasing organization in the header.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the purchasing organization in the configuration settings. This can be checked in the SAP customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Plant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct purchasing organization or plant assignments, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users involved in creating purchase orders are trained on the importance of matching purchasing organizations and plants to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to view and modify purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed information on purchasing processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW427 error and ensure that your purchase orders are processed correctly.