How To Fix CNV20551109 - There are no MM reference purchasing organizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20551 - message for package 20551 (company code delete)

• Message number: 109

• Message text: There are no MM reference purchasing organizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20551109 - There are no MM reference purchasing organizations ?

  The SAP error message CNV20551109, which states "There are no MM reference purchasing organizations," typically occurs during the migration or conversion process when the system is trying to find a reference purchasing organization in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data migration, system upgrades, or when setting up new purchasing organizations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that the system cannot find any reference purchasing organizations configured in the system. This could be due to:
  
  No purchasing organizations have been defined in the system.
  The purchasing organizations that exist are not set as reference organizations.
  Incorrect or incomplete data in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, it is possible that the necessary purchasing organization data was not included or was incorrectly mapped.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the purchasing organizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Purchasing Organization > Define Purchasing Organizations.
  Ensure that at least one purchasing organization is defined and that it is set as a reference purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Organizations:
  
  If no purchasing organizations exist, create a new one.
  If they exist but are not set as reference organizations, update the configuration to designate one as a reference.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If you are migrating data, ensure that the purchasing organization data is included in the migration files and that it is correctly mapped to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and view purchasing organization data. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management section.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using a specific migration tool or process (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), refer to the relevant documentation for any additional steps or requirements related to purchasing organizations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMZB to check and maintain purchasing organization settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV20551109 error and ensure that your purchasing organizations are correctly configured in the SAP system.