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 master data for the relevant plant and ensure that it is correctly set up.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and confirm that the plant is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Ensure that the plant is active. You can check this in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant and company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code Validation:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code to create the purchase requisition, ensure that it is the correct one and that it supports the plant and company code combination you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on purchase requisitions and plant/company code configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MMPUR_REQ_COMMON042 error message.