How To Fix FB106 - Trans. & &: Purch.org.not entered; purchasing area not being edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Trans. & &: Purch.org.not entered; purchasing area not being edited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB106 - Trans. & &: Purch.org.not entered; purchasing area not being edited ?

  The SAP error message FB106 indicates that there is an issue with the purchasing organization not being entered or the purchasing area not being edited in the context of a financial transaction. This error typically arises when trying to process a transaction that requires a purchasing organization or area, but these fields are either missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization field is not filled in the relevant transaction or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing area may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not require or support the purchasing organization or area.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data may not have the necessary purchasing information maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Data: Ensure that the purchasing organization is entered in the transaction. If you are using a transaction that requires a purchasing organization, make sure it is specified.
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or material master data and ensure that the purchasing organization and area are correctly maintained.
  For vendor master data, you can use transaction code XK02 (for general data) or MK02 (for purchasing data) to edit the vendor details.
  For material master data, use transaction code MM02 to check and maintain the purchasing views.
  
  
  Configuration Check: Verify the configuration settings for purchasing organizations and areas in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) under the following path:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organization
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Area
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the purchasing organization and area you are trying to work with.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to edit or enter purchasing organization data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), XK01 (Create Vendor), MM01 (Create Material), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on purchasing organization and area configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FB106 error message in SAP.