How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO003 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO003 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO003 indicates that the purchasing organization specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when creating or processing purchase orders, and it can be caused by several factors. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization code entered in the transaction does not match any existing purchasing organization in the system.
  Data Deletion: The purchasing organization may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization.
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing organization may not be assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Organization:
  
  Check the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., Transaction OX17 for purchasing organization configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is properly configured and assigned to the relevant company code and plant.
  Use Transaction OX17 to view and maintain purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization does not exist, you may need to create it using Transaction OX17.
  If it was deleted, you may need to reactivate it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly set up with the appropriate purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX17: Maintain Purchasing Organizations
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to purchasing organizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring purchasing organizations and related master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO003 and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in your SAP system.