How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM522 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM522 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM522 Purchasing organization &1 does not exist typically indicates that the purchasing organization specified in your transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying purchasing documents, or when configuring settings related to purchasing organizations.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the purchasing organization field.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified purchasing organization.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Organization:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMZB (or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Define Purchasing Organization) to verify if the purchasing organization exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization is missing, you can create it using the following steps:
  
  Navigate to SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Define Purchasing Organization.
  Click on "New Entries" and fill in the required details for the new purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect entries in the purchasing organization field.
  
  
  
  Check 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.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the purchasing organization exists but is still causing issues, check for any inconsistencies in the related master data (e.g., vendor master, material master) that might reference the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMZB: Define Purchasing Organization
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to allow access to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your purchasing activities in SAP.