How To Fix WX473 - Sales org. & already assigned to purch. org &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Sales org. & already assigned to purch. org &

What causes this issue?

The sales organization has been assigned a fixed purchasing organization

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you have the necessary authorization, you can display and/or maintain
the existing assignment in the Customizing system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX473 - Sales org. & already assigned to purch. org & ?

  The SAP error message WX473 with the text:
  "Sales org. & already assigned to purch. org &"
  typically occurs when you try to assign a sales organization to a purchasing organization, but the sales organization is already assigned to another purchasing organization in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  In SAP, a sales organization can only be assigned to one purchasing organization.
  The error means that the sales organization you are trying to assign is already linked to a different purchasing organization.
  This is a standard SAP business rule to avoid conflicts in organizational assignments.
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  This error usually appears during configuration in Enterprise Structure settings.
  Specifically, when you try to assign a sales organization to a purchasing organization in transaction codes like:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Sales and Distribution ? Assign Sales Organization to Purchasing Organization
  Or during master data maintenance or integration steps involving sales and purchasing org assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check existing assignments:
  
  Use transaction OVX5 or navigate via SPRO to check which purchasing organization the sales organization is currently assigned to.
  Verify if the sales organization is already linked to a purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Decide on the correct assignment:
  
  If the sales organization should be assigned to a different purchasing organization, you need to:
  
  Remove the existing assignment first (if business process allows).
  Or use the existing purchasing organization assignment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust the assignment accordingly:
  
  If you want to assign the sales organization to a new purchasing organization, you must first delete the old assignment.
  If the assignment is correct, no change is needed.
  
  
  
  Check master data and integration:
  
  Sometimes, this error can also appear if master data (like vendor or customer master) is inconsistent or if there is a mismatch in organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Organizational structure in SAP:
  
  Sales Organization (SD) and Purchasing Organization (MM) are separate organizational units.
  Assignments between them are controlled to ensure clear responsibility and process flow.
  
  
  Business impact:
  
  Incorrect assignments can cause issues in procurement and sales processes, reporting, and integration.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WX473 for any system-specific patches or updates.
  
  
  Transaction codes to check assignments:
  
  OVX5 – Assign Sales Organization to Purchasing Organization
  SPRO – IMG path for Enterprise Structure assignments
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WX473 - Sales org. & already assigned to purch. org &
  
  
  Cause
  Sales organization is already assigned to a purchasing organization; duplicate assignment not allowed
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing assignment, remove old assignment if needed, assign sales org. correctly
  
  
  Where to check
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment; Transaction OVX5
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents inconsistent organizational assignments in sales and purchasing processes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or step where the error occurs, I can help with more detailed instructions.