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 under Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Material Groups to ensure that the material group is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the relevant material.
  Check the purchasing view to see if the purchasing group is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, update the purchasing group in the material master using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Requisition/Order:
  
  Review the purchase requisition or purchase order that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the purchasing group specified in the document is valid for the material group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They may need to check for any additional configuration or data issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing groups and material groups.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the purchasing group assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON078.