How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT166 - Multiple company codes assigned to purchasing organization &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Multiple company codes assigned to purchasing organization &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT166 - Multiple company codes assigned to purchasing organization &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT166 indicates that there are multiple company codes assigned to a purchasing organization, which is not allowed in certain configurations within SAP. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Materials Management (MM) when trying to perform operations that require a unique association between a purchasing organization and a company code.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the purchasing organization you are trying to use is linked to more than one company code in the system. In SAP, a purchasing organization is generally expected to be assigned to a single company code to maintain clear financial and operational boundaries.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the assignments of purchasing organizations to company codes.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  Navigate to: Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If you find that a purchasing organization is indeed assigned to multiple company codes, you will need to either:
  
  Reassign the purchasing organization to a single company code.
  Create a new purchasing organization for the additional company codes if they need to operate independently.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (vendor, material, etc.) is correctly set up to reflect the intended purchasing organization and company code relationships.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations or business rules that may apply to your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the purchasing processes function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  ME21N for creating purchase orders, where you might encounter this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchasing organization assignments.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on purchasing organization and company code relationships.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your purchasing organization is correctly configured within your SAP system.