How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO007 - Purchasing organization &1 is not responsible for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 is not responsible for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO007 - Purchasing organization &1 is not responsible for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO007 indicates that the purchasing organization specified in a purchase order is not assigned to the plant for which the order is being created. This is a common issue in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: The purchasing organization is not assigned to the plant in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization or plant may have been incorrectly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry when creating the purchase order, such as selecting the wrong purchasing organization or plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Plant.
  Verify if the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the plant in question. If not, you will need to create the assignment.
  
  
  
  Create Assignment:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you can create it by selecting the appropriate purchasing organization and plant, and then saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the purchase order details to ensure that the correct purchasing organization and plant are being used.
  Make sure that the plant is active and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Configurations:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization and plant are both active and not marked for deletion.
  Review any related settings in the vendor master data to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP MM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T001W: Plant data
  T024: Purchasing organizations
  T024E: Assignment of purchasing organizations to plants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_MM_PUR_PO007 error and successfully create or modify your purchase order.