M8622 - Purchasing group & not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 622

• Message text: Purchasing group & not created

What causes this issue?

You entered a <GL:purchasing_group>purchasing group</> that is not in
the system.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8622 - Purchasing group & not created ?

  The SAP error message M8622, which states "Purchasing group & not created," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or use a purchasing group that does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order, a material master record, or during other procurement-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Purchasing Group: The purchasing group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing group may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the purchasing group.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the purchasing group code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMZB (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchasing Groups > Define Purchasing Groups) to verify if the purchasing group exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is missing, you can create it by following these steps:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate configuration path (as mentioned above).
  Click on "New Entries" and enter the required details for the purchasing group.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the purchasing group. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the purchasing group code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OMZB (Define Purchasing Groups), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to purchasing groups.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow for the creation and management of purchasing groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8622 error and successfully work with purchasing groups in SAP.