CVIV_VAL023 - Purchasing org &1: Sort criterion "&2" is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_VAL - Supplier (vendor) validations

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Purchasing org &1: Sort criterion "&2" is not defined

What causes this issue?

You cannot use value &V2& in the field Sort criterion (Supplier sort
criterion for materials) (LFM1-SKRIT) because it is not one of the
allowed values according to domain SKRIT.

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?

Enter a value that is permitted according to domain SKRIT, e.g. by
selecting it with the F4 value help button. In transaction BP you can
find the field on the tab Purchasing Data in the section Additional
Purchasing Data (do not confuse this with the tab with the same name).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_VAL023 - Purchasing org &1: Sort criterion "&2" is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_VAL023 typically occurs in the context of purchasing organization settings, particularly when there is an issue with the sort criteria defined for a specific purchasing organization. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Undefined Sort Criterion: The error indicates that the sort criterion specified (denoted as "&2" in the message) is not defined for the purchasing organization (denoted as "&1"). This can happen if the sort criterion was either not set up correctly or has been deleted or modified in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the purchasing organization, particularly in the area of purchasing info records or vendor master data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the purchasing organization, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Criteria Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the purchasing organization in SAP.
  Verify that the sort criterion specified in the error message is indeed defined. You can do this by checking the relevant customizing settings in the SPRO transaction under:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Sort Criteria
  
  
  
  
  Define Missing Sort Criterion:
  
  If the sort criterion is missing, you will need to define it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above. Ensure that the sort criterion aligns with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the purchasing organization to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place. This includes reviewing the vendor master data and purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the purchasing organization settings. This can help in identifying any other related issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring purchasing organizations and sort criteria.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the purchasing organization settings after making changes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions that may not be covered in standard documentation.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the purchasing organization settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_VAL023 error and ensure that the sort criteria for your purchasing organization are correctly defined and functioning.