How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ033 - Purchasing group &1 doesnÆt exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ - Message class of MM PUR Sourcing Project

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Purchasing group &1 doesnÆt exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ033 - Purchasing group &1 doesnÆt exist. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ033 indicates that the purchasing group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when the system cannot find the purchasing group associated with the document.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Group: The purchasing group code entered in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Purchasing Group: The purchasing group may exist but is inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing group has not been defined in the system at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the purchasing group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Group:
  
  Check the purchasing group code entered in the transaction for any typos or errors.
  Ensure that the purchasing group exists in the system by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Purchasing Group.
  Use transaction code OMGS to display the list of purchasing groups and verify if the purchasing group exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group does not exist, you can create it using transaction code OMGS.
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or check the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the purchasing group. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the purchasing group setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMGS: To manage purchasing groups.
  ME21N: To create purchase orders.
  ME51N: To create purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing groups or this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ033 and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly configured and accessible in your SAP system.