How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON047 - Invalid combination of plant and purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Invalid combination of plant and purchasing organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON047 - Invalid combination of plant and purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON047 indicates that there is an invalid combination of plant 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 plant and purchasing organization in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The plant and purchasing organization combination may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the purchasing organization is not assigned to the plant in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not be correctly set up for the specified plant and purchasing organization.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the purchasing document or requisition that specifies the plant or purchasing organization.
  Inactive Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Plant.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction Code: MM03) to ensure that the material is set up for the correct plant and purchasing organization.
  Verify the vendor master data (Transaction Code: XK03) to ensure that the vendor is valid for the specified purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the purchasing document or requisition for any data entry errors. Ensure that the plant and purchasing organization are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization Status:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further. They may need to check for any underlying issues in the system configuration or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  XK03 (Display Vendor)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing organization and plant configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MMPUR_REQ_COMMON047 error in SAP.