How To Fix M7887 - Purchasing group does not exist

M7887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Purchasing group does not exist

What causes this issue?

The purchasing group you specified does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7887 - Purchasing group does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M7887, which states "Purchasing group does not exist," typically occurs when a purchasing group that is referenced in a transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or when configuring purchasing-related settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Purchasing Group: The purchasing group you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing group.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the purchasing group field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMGS (or navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchasing Groups > Define Purchasing Groups).
  Verify if the purchasing group you are trying to use exists. If