How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES111 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES111 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES111 Purchasing organization &1 does not exist indicates that the system is unable to find the specified purchasing organization in the database. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders, vendor master records, or other procurement-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Organization Code: The purchasing organization code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Not Maintained: The purchasing organization may not have been created in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the purchasing organization.
  Client-Specific Data: The purchasing organization may exist in a different client, and the user is currently logged into a client where it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Organization Code:
  
  Check the code entered for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the correct purchasing organization is being used for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check if the Purchasing Organization Exists:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OMEC for purchasing organization configuration) to see if the purchasing organization is listed.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Define Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Confirm that you are in the correct client where the purchasing organization is defined. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the purchasing organization should exist but does not, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further. They may need to check for any data inconsistencies or issues in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OMEC: Configuration for purchasing organizations.
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order.
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing organization setup and management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.