How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON005 - Enter Purchasing Organisation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter Purchasing Organisation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON005 - Enter Purchasing Organisation ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON005 with the description "Enter Purchasing Organisation" typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a purchase requisition without specifying a purchasing organization. This is a required field in the purchasing documents in SAP, and its absence leads to this error.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization: The most common cause is that the purchasing organization field is left blank when creating a purchase requisition.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the purchasing organization from being populated automatically.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select a purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Purchasing Organization: When creating or editing the purchase requisition, ensure that you fill in the purchasing organization field. This can usually be found in the header section of the purchase requisition screen.
  Check Configuration: If the purchasing organization should be defaulting based on other criteria (like plant or company code), check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select a purchasing organization. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly defined in the system and is linked to the relevant plants and vendors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), or ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing organizations or purchase requisitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to properly set up and manage purchasing organizations within your SAP environment.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.