How To Fix PK391 - Maintain a standard purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Maintain a standard purchasing organization

What causes this issue?

In a stock transfer, messages are dispatched using the storage location
vendor. The system determines the partner using the vendor master record
for the standard purchasing organization that is assigned to the plant
from the control cycle. A standard purchasing organization is not
assigned to plant &v1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a standard purchasing organization for plant &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK391 - Maintain a standard purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message PK391, which states "Maintain a standard purchasing organization," typically occurs when a purchasing organization is not properly defined or assigned in the system. This error is often encountered during the creation or modification of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Standard Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization has not been set as a standard purchasing organization in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the purchasing organization may not be correctly set up in the SAP system.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data may not be linked to a valid purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK391 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Define Purchasing Organization
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is defined and marked as a standard purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Assign Standard Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization is not set as standard, you can assign it by going to:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code
  
  Make sure that the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Vendor and Material Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  Similarly, verify the material master data to ensure that it is linked to the appropriate purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the purchasing organization settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the changes after making the necessary adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing organizations and error PK391.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the proper setup and maintenance of purchasing organizations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK391 error and ensure that your purchasing organization is correctly maintained in the SAP system.