CVIV_VAL005 - Subrange "&1" plant "&2": Purchasing group "&3" not in T024

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_VAL - Supplier (vendor) validations

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Subrange "&1" plant "&2": Purchasing group "&3" not in T024

What causes this issue?

You cannot use value &V3& in the field Purch. group (Purchasing group)
(LFM2-EKGRP) because it is not defined in customizing table T024.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Option 1: Enter a value that is permitted according to customizing. In
transaction BP you can find the field in the section Additional Default
Data Material in the supplier subrange and plant data (Additional
Purchasing Data).
Option 2: Change the customizing in view V_T024 (with transaction sm30).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_VAL005 - Subrange "&1" plant "&2": Purchasing group "&3" not in T024 ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_VAL005 indicates that there is an issue with the purchasing group configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that the purchasing group specified for a certain subrange and plant is not found in the T024 table, which is the table that stores purchasing group data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: The purchasing group specified in the configuration for the subrange and plant does not exist in the T024 table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing group may have been incorrectly entered or configured in the relevant master data or settings.
  Data Deletion: The purchasing group might have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the purchasing group data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check T024 Table: Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the T024 table and verify if the purchasing group exists. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Create/Update Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is missing, create it using transaction code OX01 (Define Purchasing Groups).
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or check its status.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the relevant subrange and plant to ensure that the correct purchasing group is assigned.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that all related master data (like material master, vendor master) is consistent and correctly references the purchasing group.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing group data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  T024 Table: This table contains the purchasing group definitions, including their descriptions and statuses.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16/SE16N: For table data display.
  OX01: For defining purchasing groups.
  
  
  Purchasing Group: A purchasing group is a key organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for the procurement of materials and services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_VAL005 error and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly configured in your SAP system.