How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1018 - You can only create DP chain for co. code &1 from purchasing document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You can only create DP chain for co. code &1 from purchasing document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1018 - You can only create DP chain for co. code &1 from purchasing document ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1018 indicates that you are trying to create a Demand Planning (DP) chain for a company code that is not associated with the purchasing document you are working with. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the company code of the purchasing document and the company code for which you are trying to create the DP chain.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Mismatch: The purchasing document (like a purchase order) is linked to a specific company code, and the system is enforcing that the DP chain can only be created for that specific company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the creation of DP chains to certain company codes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code: Verify that the company code of the purchasing document matches the company code you are trying to use for the DP chain. If they do not match, you will need to use the correct purchasing document associated with the desired company code.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe the configuration should allow for the creation of DP chains across different company codes, review the settings in the SAP system. This may involve checking the configuration in the APO system or the integration settings between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  
  
  Use Correct Document: If you are trying to create a DP chain for a different company code, ensure you are using the correct purchasing document that corresponds to that company code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning.
  Master Data: Ensure that the master data (like material master, vendor master) is correctly set up for the relevant company codes.
  Integration: Understand how the integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO works, especially regarding company codes and purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the DP chain as needed.