How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM051 - PurchaseOrganzation & not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: PurchaseOrganzation & not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM051 - PurchaseOrganzation & not valid ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM051 Purchase Organization & not valid typically indicates that the specified purchase organization is not valid in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a Bill of Materials (BOM) or when dealing with material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Purchase Organization: The purchase organization specified does not exist in the system or is not active.
  Configuration Issues: The purchase organization may not be properly configured in the relevant modules (e.g., Materials Management).
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specified purchase organization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify data related to the specified purchase organization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Purchase Organization:
  
  Verify that the purchase organization exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., OMZB for purchase organization).
  Ensure that the purchase organization is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the purchase organization in the Materials Management (MM) module. Ensure that it is correctly set up for the relevant plants and company codes.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs while working with a specific material, check the material master data to ensure that it is correctly assigned to the purchase organization. You can use transaction MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify data related to the purchase organization. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03 for material master maintenance, and OMZB for purchase organization configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.