How To Fix ME323 - More than one reference purch. org. maintained for purch. org. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 323

• Message text: More than one reference purch. org. maintained for purch. org. &

What causes this issue?

You have defined several reference purchasing organizations for
purchasing organization &V1& with which the supplier master record or
the purchasing info record is to be read.

System Response

A unique reference purchasing organization must be specified for the
supplier master record and the purchasing info record.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the data in a consistent manner.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME323 - More than one reference purch. org. maintained for purch. org. & ?

  The SAP error message ME323 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of purchasing organizations in the system. Specifically, it means that more than one reference purchasing organization has been maintained for a particular purchasing organization, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Entries: There are multiple entries for the same purchasing organization in the configuration settings, leading to ambiguity in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization may have been incorrectly set up in the system, possibly during the configuration of purchasing info records or vendor master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to purchasing organizations, such as in the vendor master or info records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME323 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for purchasing organizations in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organization.
  Ensure that there is only one reference purchasing organization assigned to the purchasing organization in question.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MK03 (Display Vendor) to check the vendor master data for the purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the vendor is correctly assigned to only one purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 (Display Info Record) to review the purchasing info records.
  Ensure that there are no conflicting entries for the same purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, delete or correct them to ensure that only one reference purchasing organization is maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the purchasing process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the purchasing process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchasing organization settings and vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME323 error and ensure that your purchasing organization configuration is correct.