How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ139 - Enter a company code for item &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Enter a company code for item &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ139 - Enter a company code for item &1. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ139, which states "Enter a company code for item &1," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when the system requires a company code to be specified for a particular item.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A company code has not been assigned to the item in the purchasing document.
  The item is part of a project or a specific purchasing scenario that requires a company code to be defined.
  There may be missing or incorrect configuration in the material master or purchasing info records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Item Details:
  
  Open the purchasing document (e.g., purchase requisition or purchase order) where the error occurred.
  Navigate to the item that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the message).
  Ensure that the company code field is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign a Company Code:
  
  If the company code is missing, enter the appropriate company code for the item.
  If you are unsure which company code to use, consult with your finance or controlling department.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question to ensure that it is correctly set up with the necessary company code information.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and verify the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Check Project Settings:
  
  If the item is related to a project, ensure that the project settings are correctly configured and that the project is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the necessary settings for purchasing and project management are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify company codes in the purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and project management for additional context on company codes and their importance in purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ139 error and successfully process your purchasing documents.