How To Fix CVIV_UI002 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_UI - Vendor Integration in Business Partner Processing Dialog

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_UI002 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_UI002 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 purchasing 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.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the purchasing organization master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Organization Code:
  
  Check the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the code matches the existing purchasing organizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for purchasing organizations.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME1M (Purchasing Info Record) or ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) to check if the purchasing organization exists in the master data.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OX17 (Define Purchasing Organizations).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further investigation, especially if it relates to data migration or system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OX17: Define Purchasing Organizations
  ME1M: Purchasing Info Record
  ME2N: Purchase Orders by PO Number
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to purchasing organizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring purchasing organizations and related processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_UI002 error and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in your SAP system.