How To Fix CNV20551136 - Purchasing organization & is cross-company code (T024E-BUKRS is initial)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Purchasing organization & is cross-company code (T024E-BUKRS is initial)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20551136 - Purchasing organization & is cross-company code (T024E-BUKRS is initial) ?

  The SAP error message CNV20551136 indicates that there is an issue with the purchasing organization configuration in relation to cross-company code settings. Specifically, the error suggests that the purchasing organization is being treated as a cross-company code, but the company code (BUKRS) is not properly defined or is missing (initial).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The purchasing organization is not assigned to a valid company code in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the purchasing organization is incomplete or if the company code has not been defined in the relevant tables.
  Cross-Company Code Configuration: The purchasing organization is set up to operate across multiple company codes, but the necessary company code information is not available or is incorrectly configured.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it may indicate that the data being imported does not have the necessary company code information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the purchasing organization in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organization and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to a valid company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code:
  
  If the purchasing organization is intended to be cross-company, ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate company codes in the relevant configuration settings.
  You can check the assignment in the table T024E or through the configuration path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If this error arises during data migration, validate the data being imported to ensure that all necessary fields, including company code, are populated correctly.
  Ensure that the data format and structure comply with the requirements of the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Initial Values:
  
  Review any custom programs or scripts that may be populating data into the purchasing organization fields to ensure that they are not leaving the company code field blank.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table T024E
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T024E: Purchasing Organization Data
  T001: Company Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation and resolution.