How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON042 - Invalid plant and company code combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Invalid plant and company code combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON042 - Invalid plant and company code combination ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON042 indicates that there is an invalid combination of plant and company code in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to create or process a purchase requisition or related documents in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant or Company Code: The plant or company code entered does not exist or is not correctly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The plant may not be assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Inactive Plant: The plant may be inactive or not set up properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant or company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant and Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the following path:
  Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define, copy, delete, check plant.
  
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material