How To Fix MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS043 - Purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Material/Vendor Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Purchasing organization & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS043 - Purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS043 indicates that the purchasing organization specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system cannot find the specified purchasing organization in the relevant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization code entered in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization may exist but is not active or has been deactivated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Organization Code:
  
  Check the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction for any typos or errors.
  Ensure that the code matches the one defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for purchasing organizations.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is defined and properly configured under the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Activate the Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the purchasing organization.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for purchasing organizations can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Purchasing Organizations
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS043.