How To Fix CZ116 - Purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Purchasing organization & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The error analysis of the defective record found that a purchasing
organization does not exist.

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?

If you no longer need the assignment, delete the line.
Otherwise, create the purchasing organization and start the assignment
again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ116 - Purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CZ116 indicates that the purchasing organization specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system cannot find the specified purchasing organization in the relevant configuration.
  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 not active or has been deactivated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing organization may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Organization Code:
  
  Check the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction for any typos or errors.
  Ensure that the code matches the one defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organizations and verify if the purchasing organization is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  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 Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the purchasing organization setup, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Check Related Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the relevant vendor master data and material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  ME21N (to create a purchase order)
  ME51N (to create a purchase requisition)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing organizations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CZ116 error and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in your SAP system.