How To Fix SD_SLS_INTERCOMPANY001 - You can't use an intercompany process with external procurement.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_SLS_INTERCOMPANY - Messages involving intercompany processes

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You can't use an intercompany process with external procurement.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Enter a plant with the same company code as the selling sales
organization.
Select an item category (for example<(>,<)> TAN) which is not relevant
for external procurement.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_SLS_INTERCOMPANY001 - You can't use an intercompany process with external procurement. ?

  The SAP error message SD_SLS_INTERCOMPANY001 indicates that there is an issue with trying to use an intercompany sales process in conjunction with external procurement. This typically occurs when a company is attempting to process a sales order that involves intercompany transactions while also trying to procure goods from an external vendor, which is not allowed in the current configuration.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to prevent intercompany processes from being used in conjunction with external procurement. This is a standard restriction in SAP to maintain the integrity of intercompany transactions.
  Sales Order Type: The sales order type being used may not be compatible with intercompany processes when external procurement is involved.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as the material master or vendor master, which could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Sales Order Type: Ensure that the sales order type you are using is appropriate for intercompany transactions. You may need to use a different order type that supports intercompany sales without external procurement.
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections for intercompany sales and procurement.
  Ensure that the settings for intercompany processes do not allow external procurement. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust these settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: 
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the material is set up correctly for intercompany sales. This includes checking the sales organization data and ensuring that the intercompany sales view is properly maintained.
  Verify that the material is not flagged for external procurement in a way that conflicts with intercompany sales.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: 
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly set up and that the vendor is not being used in a way that conflicts with intercompany processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to intercompany processes and external procurement for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the intercompany sales process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the sales and procurement processes are trained on the limitations and configurations of intercompany transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.