Message type: E = Error
Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management
Message number: 016
Message text: Responsibility group &1 does not exist
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POFO016
- Responsibility group &1 does not exist ?The SAP error message POFO016: Responsibility group &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified responsibility group, which is often linked to the authorization or assignment of tasks within the procurement module.
Cause: Non-existent Responsibility Group: The responsibility group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. Incorrect Configuration: The responsibility group may not have been properly configured or defined in the system. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the specified responsibility group. Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the input where the responsibility group is specified.
Solution: Check Responsibility Group: Verify that the responsibility group specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP. Use
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