How To Fix FR262 - Purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Purchasing organization & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The purchasing organization you have chosen is not created.

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?

Please check your entry. You might have to create the purchasing
organization you require.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR262 - Purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FR262 indicates that the purchasing organization specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or vendor master records.
  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.
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing organization may not be 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 code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization code is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check the Status of the Purchasing Organization:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organizations.
  Verify that the purchasing organization is active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is properly configured with the necessary settings, such as assignment to company codes and plants.
  
  
  
  Check 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 or by using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  MK01: Create Vendor Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing organizations.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter purchasing organization codes and understand the implications of their selections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR262 error and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly recognized in your SAP system.