How To Fix MMPUR_USERDEF027 - Shop on Behalf Type is Group Based: enter a valid requisitioning group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_USERDEF - Message class for user defaults

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Shop on Behalf Type is Group Based: enter a valid requisitioning group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_USERDEF027 - Shop on Behalf Type is Group Based: enter a valid requisitioning group ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_USERDEF027 indicates that there is an issue with the "Shop on Behalf" functionality, specifically related to the requisitioning group. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to create a purchase requisition or a shopping cart using the "Shop on Behalf" feature, but the system cannot find a valid requisitioning group associated with the user or the group they are trying to shop on behalf of.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Requisitioning Group: The requisitioning group entered is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified requisitioning group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding the "Shop on Behalf" functionality or the requisitioning groups.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the requisitioning group may not be properly set up or maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Requisitioning Group:
  
  Verify that the requisitioning group you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., OMD1 for requisitioning groups).
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified requisitioning group. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the "Shop on Behalf" functionality. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined for the organization and that the requisitioning groups are properly linked to the relevant purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance:
  
  If the requisitioning group is missing or incorrectly set up, you may need to create or update the requisitioning group in the system. This can typically be done through the relevant configuration transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the "Shop on Behalf" functionality and requisitioning groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMD1 (for maintaining requisitioning groups) and ME51N (for creating purchase requisitions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the "Shop on Behalf" functionality and understand the importance of selecting valid requisitioning groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MMPUR_USERDEF027 and successfully use the "Shop on Behalf" functionality in SAP.