How To Fix FSH_MM_COMMON090 - Purchasing Group value cannot be changed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MM_COMMON -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Purchasing Group value cannot be changed.

What causes this issue?

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

You are trying to change the purchasing group for the contract but one
of these fields for an item or items is already filled:
<LS>Season Year</>
<LS>Season</>
<LS>Collection</>
<LS>Theme</>
Value Added Services
Application Variants

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON090 - Purchasing Group value cannot be changed. ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON090 indicates that the Purchasing Group value cannot be changed in a specific context, typically when trying to modify a purchasing document or material master record. This error often arises in scenarios where the purchasing group is locked or restricted due to various reasons, such as document status, user authorizations, or system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The purchasing document (like a purchase order) may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being released or completed.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the purchasing group.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to the purchasing group after a document has been created.
  Data Consistency: The system may prevent changes to maintain data consistency across related documents or records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the purchasing document. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to revert it to a status that does (if possible) or create a new document.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the purchasing group. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to purchasing groups in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team to understand if there are any restrictions in place.
  Create a New Document: If changing the purchasing group is not possible, consider creating a new purchasing document with the desired purchasing group instead of modifying the existing one.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to navigate purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on purchasing processes and configuration to understand the implications of changing purchasing groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message FSH_MM_COMMON090.