How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ131 - Purchasing group &2 for item &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: 131

• Message text: Purchasing group &2 for item &1 doesnÆt exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ131 - Purchasing group &2 for item &1 doesnÆt exist. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ131 indicates that the purchasing group specified for a particular item 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 is unable to find the purchasing group associated with the item.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Group: The purchasing group specified in the document does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing group may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the purchasing group field when creating or modifying the document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Group:
  
  Check the purchasing group specified in the document (item &1) to ensure it is correct.
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the purchasing group exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OMGS (or through the relevant configuration path).
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the document for any typographical errors in the purchasing group field and correct them.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user creating or modifying the document has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMGS: Configuration for purchasing groups.
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order.
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing groups and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the SAP system to avoid access issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ131 effectively.