How To Fix FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS011 - Purchasing organization &1 is not allowed for supplying plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from Business Layer

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 is not allowed for supplying plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS011 - Purchasing organization &1 is not allowed for supplying plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message "FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS011 Purchasing organization &1 is not allowed for supplying plant &2" typically occurs in the context of procurement and material management when there is a mismatch between the purchasing organization and the supplying plant in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The purchasing organization is not assigned to the supplying plant in the configuration settings. This means that the system does not recognize the purchasing organization as valid for the specified plant.
  Master Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the vendor or material master records, which do not align with the purchasing organization and plant settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform transactions involving the specified purchasing organization and plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Plant.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the supplying plant. If not, make the necessary assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (Transaction code: XK03) to ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and plant.
  Verify the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that the material is set up correctly for the purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization and plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (e.g., creating a purchase order), review the details of the transaction to ensure that the correct purchasing organization and plant are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  XK03: Display Vendor.
  MM03: Display Material.
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the issue related to the error message regarding the purchasing organization and supplying plant.