How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON046 - Invalid combination of company code and purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Invalid combination of company code and purchasing organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON046 - Invalid combination of company code and purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON046 indicates that there is an invalid combination of company code and purchasing organization in the context of a purchasing document or requisition. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid relationship between the specified company code and purchasing organization in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be assigned to the company code in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the purchasing document or requisition.
  Inactive Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization might be inactive or not properly set up.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like vendor or material master) may not be correctly maintained for the specified combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the purchasing document or requisition for any typos or incorrect entries.
  Ensure that the correct purchasing organization and company code are being used.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization Status:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is active and properly configured.
  You can check this in the purchasing organization settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor and material master records are correctly maintained for the purchasing organization and company code.
  Check if the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  ME21N (to create purchase orders)
  ME51N (to create purchase requisitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing documents.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON046 and ensure that the purchasing organization and company code are correctly configured and utilized in your SAP system.