How To Fix 6R043 - Purchasing group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Purchasing group & does not exist

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing purchasing group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R043 - Purchasing group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "6R043 Purchasing group & does not exist" typically indicates that the purchasing group you are trying to use in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various purchasing-related transactions, such as creating or modifying purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or vendor master records.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Purchasing Group: The purchasing group you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the purchasing group field.
  Data Deletion: The purchasing group may have been deleted or made inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the purchasing group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMEC (or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Define Purchasing Groups) to check if the purchasing group exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is missing, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate configuration path in SPRO or using the transaction code OMEC.
  Fill in the necessary details and save the new purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect entries in the purchasing group field.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the purchasing group. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMEC: To manage purchasing groups.
  ME21N: To create purchase orders.
  ME51N: To create purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to purchasing groups.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing groups and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your purchasing activities in SAP.