How To Fix OM850 - Plant &1 is already assigned to company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Plant &1 is already assigned to company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM850 - Plant &1 is already assigned to company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message OM850 indicates that a plant is already assigned to a specific company code. This typically occurs when you attempt to assign a plant to a company code that is already linked to another company code in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The plant you are trying to assign is already associated with a different company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to assign the plant incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: The system may have been configured in a way that does not allow for the desired assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM850 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX18 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Production > Master Data > Plant > Assign Plant to Company Code).
  Verify which company code the plant is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Plant:
  
  If you need to change the assignment, you will first need to remove the existing assignment of the plant from the current company code.
  After removing the assignment, you can then assign the plant to the desired company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing the plant's assignment, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the change aligns with business processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependent objects (like materials, production orders, etc.) that might be affected by changing the plant's assignment.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to plant assignments in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX18: Assign Plant to Company Code
  OX10: Define Company Code
  OX15: Define Plant
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on plant and company code assignments.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OM850 error and successfully manage plant assignments in your SAP system.