How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ136 - Enter a purchasing group for plant &1 on item &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Enter a purchasing group for plant &1 on item &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ136 - Enter a purchasing group for plant &1 on item &2. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ136 indicates that a purchasing group has not been assigned for a specific plant in the purchasing document item. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders or purchase requisitions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A purchasing group is not defined for the specified plant in the purchasing document item.
  The purchasing group field is left blank or not properly filled in the relevant transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchasing Groups.
  Ensure that a purchasing group is defined for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Assign a Purchasing Group:
  
  If a purchasing group is not assigned, you need to assign one. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the relevant purchasing document (e.g., purchase order or requisition).
  Editing the item in question and entering a valid purchasing group in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user creating or modifying the document has the necessary authorizations to assign a purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for purchasing groups and plants to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on purchasing group configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  ME51N - Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N - Change Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling in all required fields in purchasing documents to avoid such errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ136 error and successfully process your purchasing documents.