How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ035 - Enter a purchaser responsible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Enter a purchaser responsible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ035 - Enter a purchaser responsible. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ035, which states "Enter a purchaser responsible," typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when creating or managing purchasing documents such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system requires a responsible purchaser to be assigned to the document, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchaser Assignment: The purchaser responsible field is either blank or not filled in the relevant document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing module that require a purchaser to be assigned but are not set up correctly.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign a purchaser.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Purchaser: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant purchasing document (e.g., purchase requisition or purchase order).
  Locate the field for the purchaser responsible (often labeled as "Purchaser" or "Purchasing Group").
  Enter the appropriate purchaser ID or select it from the list of available purchasers.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the purchaser responsible field is set up correctly.
  This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the purchasing settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user creating or modifying the document has the necessary authorizations to assign a purchaser.
  If not, contact your SAP security administrator to review and adjust the user roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error and how to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) where this error might occur.
  Purchasing Groups: Understand the concept of purchasing groups in SAP, as they are often linked to the purchaser responsible field.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in procurement processes are trained on how to properly fill out purchasing documents, including the importance of assigning a purchaser.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ035 error and proceed with your procurement activities in SAP.