How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON078 - The Purchasing group &1 is proposed for Material Group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: The Purchasing group &1 is proposed for Material Group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON078 - The Purchasing group &1 is proposed for Material Group &2 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON078 indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the purchasing group and the material group in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a purchase requisition or purchase order, and the system is unable to determine the appropriate purchasing group for the specified material group.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The purchasing group may not be properly assigned to the material group in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the correct purchasing group assigned, or the purchasing group may not be valid for the material group.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the purchasing group and material group settings in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Groups and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly defined.
  Check the settings