How To Fix PVJ209 - Purchasing organization: can not be determined for ILN supplier &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Purchasing organization: can not be determined for ILN supplier &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ209 - Purchasing organization: can not be determined for ILN supplier &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message PVJ209 indicates that the system is unable to determine the purchasing organization for a supplier identified by the International Location Number (ILN) in the format &1/&2. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes when the system is trying to retrieve or validate supplier information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured for the supplier in the system.
  ILN Not Assigned: The supplier may not have an ILN assigned to the purchasing organization in the vendor master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the vendor master records or purchasing organization settings.
  Incorrect Input: The input data for the supplier or purchasing organization may be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Verify that the ILN is correctly assigned to the vendor and that the purchasing organization is specified.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organization Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in the system.
  Check the configuration in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Vendor Master > Define Vendor Account Groups.
  
  
  Make sure that the purchasing organization is linked to the correct vendor account group.
  
  
  
  Check ILN Settings:
  
  Ensure that the ILN is correctly maintained in the system for the supplier.
  Check if the ILN is correctly mapped to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the vendor master data.
  Use transaction codes like SE16N to check the relevant tables (e.g., LFA1 for vendor master data).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to vendor master data and purchasing organization settings for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK03 - Display Purchasing Data
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  SE16N - Data Browser
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on vendor master data and purchasing organization configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PVJ209 error message in SAP.