How To Fix WS893 - Company code &1 of EKORG &2 differs from entered (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Company code &1 of EKORG &2 differs from entered (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS893 - Company code &1 of EKORG &2 differs from entered (&3) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS893: Company code &1 of EKORG &2 differs from entered (&3)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the company code assigned to the purchasing organization (EKORG) in the system does not match the company code you have entered or that is expected in the current transaction.
  
  EKORG = Purchasing Organization  
  &1 = Company code assigned to the purchasing organization  
  &2 = Purchasing organization  
  &3 = Company code entered in the transaction
  
  In SAP, each purchasing organization is assigned to exactly one company code. If you try to create or process a document where the company code entered does not correspond to the company code assigned to the purchasing organization, the system throws this error.
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  You are creating or changing a purchasing document (e.g., Purchase Order, Contract).
  You enter a company code that does not match the company code assigned to the purchasing organization.
  The system checks the assignment and finds a mismatch, so it stops the process with this error.
  
  
  How to Check / Verify:
  
  
  Check the company code assigned to the purchasing organization:
  
  Transaction code: OX08  
  Path: IMG ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Purchasing ? Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code  
  Here, you can see which company code is assigned to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check the company code entered in the transaction:
  
  Verify the company code you entered in the document header or relevant screen.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Ensure that the company code entered in the transaction matches the company code assigned to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  If the company code is incorrect, correct it to the one assigned to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  If the purchasing organization should be assigned to a different company code, update the assignment in OX08 (this requires proper authorization and should be done carefully as it affects organizational structure).
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error enforces organizational consistency in SAP MM (Materials Management) and Purchasing.
  The purchasing organization is a key organizational unit responsible for procurement activities and is linked to a single company code.
  Changing the assignment of purchasing organization to company code is a significant change and may require coordination with finance and controlling departments.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS893: Company code &1 of EKORG &2 differs from entered (&3)
  
  
  Cause
  Company code entered does not match the company code assigned to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  Solution
  Enter the correct company code matching the purchasing organization or update the assignment in OX08 if necessary.
  
  
  Transaction to Check Assignment
  OX08
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!