How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON117 - Requestor assigned to different requisitioning group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Requestor assigned to different requisitioning group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON117 - Requestor assigned to different requisitioning group ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON117 indicates that there is a mismatch between the requestor and the requisitioning group in the system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a purchase requisition, but their user profile is not aligned with the requisitioning group specified in the requisition.
  Cause:
  
  User Profile Settings: The user creating the requisition is assigned to a different requisitioning group than the one specified in the requisition.
  Requisitioning Group Configuration: The requisitioning group may not be properly configured to allow the user to create requisitions.
  Organizational Structure: Changes in the organizational structure or user assignments may have led to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to the user master record (transaction code SU01) and verify the user's assignment to requisitioning groups.
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct requisitioning group that matches the requisition being created.
  
  
  
  Adjust Requisitioning Group:
  
  If the requisitioning group in the requisition is incorrect, you may need to change it to match the user's assigned group.
  This can be done in the purchase requisition document itself or by adjusting the settings in the material master or purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user assignments or requisitioning groups, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department responsible for user management.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, ensure that all users and requisitioning groups are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for creating purchase requisitions and understand the importance of requisitioning groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on purchase requisition processes and user roles to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that users can create purchase requisitions without encountering this issue.