How To Fix FC205 - Purchasing organization & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 > Define Purchasing Organization.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Purchasing Organization > Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code.
  Verify that the purchasing organization is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that all necessary settings and dependencies were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMZB (for defining purchasing organizations) and OBY6 (for assigning purchasing organizations to company codes) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration screens.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the purchasing organization settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.