How To Fix MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS044 - Enter a valid purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Material/Vendor Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Enter a valid purchasing organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS044 - Enter a valid purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS044 ("Enter a valid purchasing organization") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to purchasing documents (like purchase orders or purchase requisitions) and the system cannot find a valid purchasing organization associated with the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization entered does not exist in the system or is not correctly configured.
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing organization 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.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the purchasing organization code entered by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Organization:
  
  Verify that the purchasing organization code entered is correct. Check for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization exists in the system by navigating to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings under Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code. Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  Also, check if the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant plant if applicable.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the purchasing organization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering purchasing organizations to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS044 and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.