How To Fix MMPUR_ANA_USRDEF_CRI016 - Enter a valid purchasing category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_ANA_USRDEF_CRI - User Defined Criteria

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter a valid purchasing category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_ANA_USRDEF_CRI016 - Enter a valid purchasing category ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_ANA_USRDEF_CRI016 indicates that there is an issue with the purchasing category being used in a transaction or report. This error typically arises when the system cannot recognize the purchasing category entered, either because it is invalid, not defined, or not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Purchasing Category: The purchasing category entered does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Purchasing Category: The purchasing category may exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain purchasing categories.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the purchasing category settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Category:
  
  Check the purchasing category you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Use transaction code OMD0 (or navigate through the SAP menu) to view the list of purchasing categories and confirm that the one you are trying to use exists.
  
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  If the purchasing category exists, check if it is active. You can do this in the same transaction (OMD0) or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing category. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to purchasing categories. This may involve checking the settings in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMD0 for purchasing category configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on purchasing categories and their configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MMPUR_ANA_USRDEF_CRI016.