How To Fix /ACCGO/OE_CALLOF_API003 - Purchasing group is missing in PO header data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/OE_CALLOF_API -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Purchasing group is missing in PO header data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/OE_CALLOF_API003 - Purchasing group is missing in PO header data ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/OE_CALLOF_API003 Purchasing group is missing in PO header data typically indicates that a required field, specifically the purchasing group, is not populated in the purchase order (PO) header data. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly when using the Advanced Compliance Reporting (ACCR) or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The purchasing group field in the purchase order header is not filled in. This field is essential for categorizing the purchasing activities and is required for processing the purchase order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require the purchasing group to be mandatory, and if it is not set, the error will occur.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the purchase order, the purchasing group may have been inadvertently left blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order: 
  
  Go to the purchase order in question and check the header data. Ensure that the purchasing group field is filled in correctly.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate purchasing group and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the purchasing group is consistently missing in multiple purchase orders, review the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for purchasing (Transaction code: SPRO) and check the settings under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchase Order Types. Ensure that the purchasing group is set as a mandatory field if required.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in creating or modifying purchase orders are trained to fill in all mandatory fields, including the purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the purchasing group is not applicable for certain purchase orders, consider discussing with your SAP functional team about customizing the logic to handle such cases.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  Implement error handling in the process that generates purchase orders to check for mandatory fields before attempting to save or process the order.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME22N (Change Purchase Order)
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling purchasing group requirements.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing processes and mandatory fields to ensure compliance with business requirements.
  
  
  By addressing the missing purchasing group in the purchase order header, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.