How To Fix /ACCGO/ABD013 - No purchasing group supplied (purchasing organization &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/ABD -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No purchasing group supplied (purchasing organization &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/ABD013 - No purchasing group supplied (purchasing organization &1) ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/ABD013 No purchasing group supplied (purchasing organization &1) typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when creating or processing purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that a purchasing group has not been specified for a given purchasing organization, which is required for the transaction to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: The purchasing group field is not filled in the relevant document (e.g., purchase order, purchase requisition).
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system, or the purchasing group may not be assigned to the purchasing organization.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the purchasing group during the document creation process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Purchasing Group: When creating or editing the purchase order or requisition, ensure that the purchasing group field is filled in. This can usually be done in the header or item details of the document.
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for purchasing organizations in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Groups and ensure that the purchasing group is defined and assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  Verify that the purchasing group is active and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the purchasing group is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the material master data is also correctly configured with the necessary purchasing information.
  
  
  
  User Training: If the error is due to user oversight, consider providing training or guidelines on how to properly fill out purchase orders and requisitions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Group: A purchasing group is a key organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for the procurement of materials and services. It can be assigned to one or more purchasing organizations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to navigate and troubleshoot procurement documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly specified for the purchasing organization in your SAP system.