How To Fix FC205 - Purchasing organization & is not defined

FC205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Purchasing organization & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The purchasing organization you entered, &V1&, is not defined.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check your entry

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

Create purchasing organization &V1&, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC205 - Purchasing organization & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FC205, which states "Purchasing organization & is not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find a valid purchasing organization in the configuration for the specified company code or plant. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, vendor master data, or during other procurement-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing organization has not been defined in the system for the relevant company code or plant.
  Incorrect Assignment: The purchasing organization may not be correctly assigned to the company code or plant in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Purchasing Organization:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Purchasing Organization >