How To Fix WU404 - Different purch. orgs for plant & (supply source and plant tab.)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Different purch. orgs for plant & (supply source and plant tab.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU404 - Different purch. orgs for plant & (supply source and plant tab.) ?

  The SAP error message WU404 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchasing organization assigned to a plant and the purchasing organization defined for the supply source in the relevant configuration. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when creating or modifying purchasing documents such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The purchasing organization assigned to the plant does not match the purchasing organization defined in the supply source (vendor or material).
  Master Data Issues: The vendor master data or material master data may not be correctly configured to reflect the appropriate purchasing organization for the plant.
  Purchasing Info Record: If there is a purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination, it may be set up with a different purchasing organization than what is assigned to the plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU404 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX17 (or navigate through the SAP menu) to check the configuration of the plant and its assigned purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization assigned to the plant is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 to display the vendor master data.
  Check the purchasing organization data for the vendor and ensure it matches the purchasing organization assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Verify that the purchasing organization data for the material is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Examine Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to display the purchasing info record for the specific material and vendor.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization in the info record matches the purchasing organization assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchasing Documents:
  
  If you are creating a purchase order or requisition, ensure that the purchasing organization selected in the document matches the configuration for the plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the overall setup of purchasing organizations and plants is correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX17: Define Plant
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing organization configurations.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing organization and plant configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WU404 error in SAP.