How To Fix CNIF_PI086 - Purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNIF_PI - BAPI Notifications of Project System

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Purchasing organization & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNIF_PI086 - Purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CNIF_PI086 indicates that the purchasing organization specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization code entered in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization may exist but is inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified purchasing organization.
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing organization may not be properly set up in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Organization Code:
  
  Check the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction for any typos or errors.
  Ensure that the code matches the existing purchasing organizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section to verify if the purchasing organization is defined and active.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is assigned to the correct company code and plant.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the purchasing organization is supposed to exist but is not found, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further. They can check the database and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization does not exist, you may need to create it (Transaction code: OX17) or activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OX17: Create or maintain purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing purchasing organizations and related configuration settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNIF_PI086 error and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in your SAP system.