How To Fix W_CB390 - Company code &1 of sales org &2 <> company code &3 of purchase org &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Company code &1 of sales org &2 <> company code &3 of purchase org &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB390 - Company code &1 of sales org &2 <> company code &3 of purchase org &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB390 Company code &1 of sales org &2 <> company code &3 of purchase org &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when there is a mismatch between the company code assigned to the sales organization and the company code assigned to the purchasing organization in a business transaction (e.g., in a sales order or purchase order process).
  
  &1 = Company code of the sales organization  
  &2 = Sales organization  
  &3 = Company code of the purchasing organization  
  &4 = Purchasing organization  
  
  In SAP, each sales organization and purchasing organization is assigned to a specific company code. When a transaction involves both a sales org and a purchasing org, the system expects these to belong to the same company code. If they differ, this warning is triggered.
  
  Why does this happen?
  
  The sales organization and purchasing organization involved in the transaction belong to different company codes.
  This can happen if the organizational assignments in customizing (SPRO) are inconsistent or if the transaction is trying to cross company code boundaries where it is not allowed or not properly configured.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This is a warning (not an error), so the system allows you to continue, but it indicates a potential issue in organizational data consistency.
  Cross-company code transactions may require special handling (e.g., intercompany billing, intercompany stock transfers).
  Ignoring this warning without proper intercompany setup can lead to incorrect accounting or process errors.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignments:
  
  
  Go to SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Sales and Distribution ? Assign Sales Organization to Company Code
  
  Transaction code: OVX5
  
  
  Go to SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Materials Management ? Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code
  
  Transaction code: OX08
  
  
  Verify that the sales organization and purchasing organization involved in the transaction are assigned to the same company code if the business process requires it.
  
  
  If Cross-Company Code Transactions Are Intended:
  
  Ensure that intercompany processes are properly configured.
  Use intercompany billing and intercompany stock transfer processes.
  Check if the system is configured to handle cross-company code transactions.
  Review pricing, tax, and accounting settings for intercompany transactions.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction Data:
  
  If the transaction was created with incorrect organizational data, correct the sales org or purchasing org to align with the same company code.
  Alternatively, create the transaction under the correct organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process Owners:
  
  Confirm whether the business process requires cross-company code transactions.
  If yes, ensure that the master data and configuration support this.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVX5 - Assign Sales Organization to Company Code
  OX08 - Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This warning is common in scenarios involving intercompany sales or procurement.
  Proper intercompany configuration includes setting up intercompany billing, intercompany pricing, and intercompany stock transfer processes.
  Review SAP documentation on intercompany processes for detailed configuration steps.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Sales org and purchasing org belong to different company codes in the transaction.
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  Effect
  Indicates potential organizational inconsistency; transaction can proceed but may cause issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Align sales org and purchasing org to the same company code or configure intercompany processes properly.
  
  
  Key Transactions
  OVX5, OX08, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific configuration or transaction data, please provide more details about the scenario.