How To Fix LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS052 - Purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Purchasing organization & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS052 - Purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS052 indicates that the purchasing organization specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization code entered in the transaction is either misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect purchasing organization data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Organization:
  
  Check the purchasing organization code you entered for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization exists in the system by navigating to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the following path:
  
  Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organizations
  
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant company code and plant. This can also be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the purchasing organization.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS052.