How To Fix CO320 - Maintain purchasing data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Maintain purchasing data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO320 - Maintain purchasing data ?

  The SAP error message CO320, which states "Maintain purchasing data," typically occurs when there is missing or incomplete purchasing information for a material in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of production orders, where the system requires specific purchasing data to proceed with certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Info: The material in question does not have the necessary purchasing data maintained in the system.
  Incomplete Material Master: The material master record may not have been fully maintained, particularly in the purchasing view.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to purchasing or materials management.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be set up to allow purchasing data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO320 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the "Purchasing" view.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out, including:
  
  Purchasing Group
  Vendor information
  Purchasing Info Record (if applicable)
  Conditions (pricing, etc.)
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Info Records:
  
  If applicable, check if there is a purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination using transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record) or ME12 (Change Info Record).
  Ensure that the info record is correctly set up with the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check if the material type allows for purchasing data. You can do this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to: Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to purchasing and materials management to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining purchasing data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  ME11 - Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12 - Change Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CO320 error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain purchasing data in the material master.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the CO320 error in SAP.