How To Fix M5219 - Purchasing group & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Purchasing group & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5219 - Purchasing group & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message M5219, which states "Purchasing group & not maintained," typically occurs when a purchasing group is not assigned to a specific material or vendor in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, a purchase requisition, or when maintaining material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: The purchasing group has not been assigned to the material master or vendor master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing group may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect entry when specifying the purchasing group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M5219 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and check the purchasing view.
  Ensure that a valid purchasing group is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or XK03 (Display Vendor).
  Enter the vendor number and check the purchasing data.
  Ensure that a valid purchasing group is assigned to the vendor.
  
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is missing, you can assign it by editing the material or vendor master data.
  Make sure to save the changes after updating the purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the purchasing group is not available in the dropdown list, you may need to check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant area for purchasing groups.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the purchasing group settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Group Definition: A purchasing group is a key organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for the procurement of materials and services. It can be assigned to specific materials or vendors.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02 / MM03: For material master data maintenance.
  XK02 / XK03: For vendor master data maintenance.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing groups and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M5219 error and ensure that the purchasing group is properly maintained in your SAP system.