How To Fix PVJ205 - Purchasing group determination: no purchsaing group entered for ILN &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Purchasing group determination: no purchsaing group entered for ILN &1

What causes this issue?

To be able to forward the PRICAT catalog lines you receive directly to
the person responsible, a purchasing group must be assigned to the ILN
in table PRICAT_001 (assignment of ILN to supplier and purchasing
group).
Within this purchasing group, material groups provide a further level of
detail.

System Response

The IDoc is not processed further.

How to fix this error?

Enter a purchasing group for the ILN.

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

<DS:TRAN.PRICATCUS1>Enter purchasing group</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ205 - Purchasing group determination: no purchsaing group entered for ILN &1 ?

  The SAP error message PVJ205 indicates that there is an issue with the determination of the purchasing group for a specific ILN (International Location Number) in the purchasing process. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid purchasing group associated with the specified ILN.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing group may not be configured for the specific ILN in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or material master data may not have the necessary purchasing group assigned.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the ILN or related fields.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, they may not be correctly determining the purchasing group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for purchasing groups in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchasing Groups.
  Ensure that the purchasing group is defined and linked to the relevant ILN.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (Transaction code: XK03) to ensure that the purchasing group is assigned correctly.
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that the purchasing group is assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify ILN:
  
  Ensure that the ILN being used is correct and exists in the system.
  Check if the ILN is properly maintained in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that affect purchasing group determination, review the logic to ensure it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Create a new purchase order or document that triggers the purchasing group determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the configuration settings.
  XK03: Display vendor master data.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing group determination and configuration.
  
  
  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 message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PVJ205 error message in SAP.