How To Fix MW631 - There are no purchasing groups for the selection entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 631

• Message text: There are no purchasing groups for the selection entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW631 - There are no purchasing groups for the selection entries ?

  The SAP error message MW631 ("There are no purchasing groups for the selection entries") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction related to purchasing, such as creating or processing purchase orders, and the system cannot find any purchasing groups that match the selection criteria you have provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Groups: The most common cause is that there are no purchasing groups defined in the system for the selection criteria you are using.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not correspond to any existing purchasing groups in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrectly configured purchasing groups.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain purchasing groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Groups:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMGS (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Purchasing Group > Define Purchasing Groups) to verify if the purchasing groups are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the purchasing groups you are trying to use are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in your transaction. Make sure that they match the existing purchasing groups in the system.
  If you are using filters, try removing them to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (like vendor master records, material master records) is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate purchasing groups.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing groups. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support sites where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MW631 error in SAP.