How To Fix MEPO072 - Purchase requisition &1, item &2, has a different material group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Purchase requisition &1, item &2, has a different material group

What causes this issue?

This item has a reference to a purchase requisition. However, the
material group of the purchase order item is different from the
material group of the purchase requisition item.

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?

Check the item's material group.
You may need to change the reference to refer to a different purchase
requisition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO072 - Purchase requisition &1, item &2, has a different material group ?

  The SAP error message MEPO072 indicates that there is a mismatch in the material group for a purchase requisition item. This typically occurs when the material group assigned to the item in the purchase requisition does not match the material group defined in the associated material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Mismatch: The material group specified in the purchase requisition does not match the material group of the material master for the item.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered the wrong material group in the purchase requisition.
  Changes in Material Master: If the material master was changed after the purchase requisition was created, it could lead to this error.
  Different Purchasing Organizations: If the purchase requisition is created for a different purchasing organization than the one defined in the material master, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master record for the item in question. Ensure that the material group is correctly defined.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  Update Purchase Requisition: If the material group in the purchase requisition is incorrect, update it to match the material master.
  
  Transaction Code: ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition)
  
  
  
  Create New Purchase Requisition: If the purchase requisition cannot be modified, consider creating a new purchase requisition with the correct material group.
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team: If there are frequent discrepancies, it may be beneficial to consult with the master data management team to ensure that the material groups are consistently maintained.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for material groups in the purchasing module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Groups: Material groups are used in SAP to categorize materials for reporting and purchasing purposes. They can affect pricing, procurement processes, and reporting.
  Purchasing Organization: Ensure that the purchasing organization associated with the purchase requisition is correctly set up and aligned with the material master data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO072 error and ensure that your purchase requisition is correctly aligned with the material master data.