How To Fix ML044 - Purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Purchasing organization & does not exist

How to fix this error?

Please check whether you have entered the
<GL:purchasing_organization>purchasing organization</> correctly.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If you want to create a purchasing organization, maintain the settings
in MM Customizing (Purchasing) or consult your system administrator.

<DS:TRAN.OMGL>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML044 - Purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ML044 indicates that the purchasing organization specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions.
  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 typographical 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 path to check if the purchasing organization is defined and active.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is assigned to the correct company code and plant.
  
  
  
  Activate the Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  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 Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like OMEC to maintain purchasing organizations or ME21N for creating purchase orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ML044 error and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in your SAP system.