How To Fix MM_PUR_SES199 - Different material groups in contract (&1) and purchase order (&2).

MM_PUR_SES199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Different material groups in contract (&1) and purchase order (&2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES199 - Different material groups in contract (&1) and purchase order (&2). ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES199 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material groups defined in a contract and those in a purchase order. This typically occurs when a purchase order is created referencing a contract, but the material group of the item in the purchase order does not match the material group specified in the contract.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Material Groups: The most common cause is that the material group assigned to the items in the purchase order is different from the material group assigned to the items in the contract.
  Contract Changes: If the contract was modified after the purchase order was created, it may have a different material group than what was originally specified.
  Incorrect Item Master Data: The material master data for the items may have been changed, leading to a different material group being assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Groups: Verify the material groups assigned to both the contract and the purchase