How To Fix WM530 - Company code is different from the plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 530

• Message text: Company code is different from the plant

What causes this issue?

A simplified listing check can only be run if the company code matches
the plant code. If this is not the case, the checks may not be run
correctly.

System Response

You cannot run a simplified check if the plant has not been configured
as the company code.

How to fix this error?

Run a complete check when discontinuing the material.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM530 - Company code is different from the plant ?

  The SAP error message WM530 ("Company code is different from the plant") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is a mismatch between the company code associated with a plant and the company code of the transaction being processed. This error can arise during various operations, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The plant is assigned to a different company code than the one being used in the transaction. Each plant in SAP is linked to a specific company code, and if the transaction references a different company code, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master, vendor master, or other relevant master data may have incorrect company code assignments.
  Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may be incorrectly set up to reference a different company code than the one assigned to the plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant and Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define, copy, delete, check plant.
  Verify that the plant is correctly assigned to the intended company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the plant and company code are correctly assigned.
  If applicable, check vendor or customer master data to ensure they are linked to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Correct Transaction Data:
  
  If the transaction is being processed in a custom program or through a specific transaction, ensure that the correct company code is being referenced.
  If necessary, adjust the transaction to reference the correct plant and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in WM or MM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C - Goods Movement transactions
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Warehouse Management and company code configurations for further insights.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the WM530 error in SAP.