How To Fix FSH_SRL005 - Enter Purchasing Group for Item &1 of Purchase Requisition &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_SRL - Message Class for Stock/Requirements Pegging

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter Purchasing Group for Item &1 of Purchase Requisition &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_SRL005 - Enter Purchasing Group for Item &1 of Purchase Requisition &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_SRL005 indicates that a purchasing group has not been assigned to a specific item in a purchase requisition. This is a common issue when creating or processing purchase requisitions in SAP, particularly in the context of materials management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The purchasing group field is mandatory for the item in the purchase requisition, and it has not been filled in.
  The purchasing group may not be defined in the system for the relevant purchasing organization or material.
  There may be configuration issues in the purchasing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Requisition:
  
  Go to the purchase requisition in question (transaction code ME53N).
  Check the item details and ensure that the purchasing group field is filled in.
  
  
  
  Assign a Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is missing, you can assign it directly in the purchase requisition item details.
  Make sure to select a valid purchasing group that is relevant to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group is properly configured in the system.
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO (Customizing) under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Requisition > Define Purchasing Groups
  
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group is assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user creating or modifying the purchase requisition has the necessary authorizations to assign a purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  If the purchase requisition is related to a specific material, check the material master data to ensure that the purchasing group is defined there as well.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Review training materials or documentation related to purchase requisition processing in your organization to ensure compliance with internal procedures.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the purchase requisition.