How To Fix MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG009 - Central purchasing is not active in the SAP S/4HANA hub system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG - Test job log

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Central purchasing is not active in the SAP S/4HANA hub system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG009 - Central purchasing is not active in the SAP S/4HANA hub system ?

  The error message MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG009 in SAP S/4HANA indicates that central purchasing is not active in the SAP S/4HANA hub system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process purchase requisitions in a system that is expected to function as a central purchasing system but is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the central purchasing functionality has not been activated in the SAP S/4HANA hub system. Central purchasing allows for the management of purchasing processes across multiple systems, and if it is not enabled, the system will not be able to process requests as expected.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to activate the central purchasing functionality in your SAP S/4HANA hub system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP S/4HANA system and check the configuration settings for central purchasing.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Activate Central Purchasing:
  
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Central Purchasing.
  Look for the option to activate central purchasing and ensure it is enabled.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  Ensure that the RFC (Remote Function Call) connections between the hub system and the other systems (if applicable) are correctly configured.
  Use transaction code SM59 to check the RFC connections.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you have made changes to the configuration, ensure that they are transported correctly if you are working in a multi-system landscape.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to central purchasing.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to restart relevant services or the application server to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring central purchasing in SAP S/4HANA.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_PR_EXT_MSG009 error and successfully activate central purchasing in your SAP S/4HANA hub system.