How To Fix R1841 - Test: Purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Test: Purchasing organization & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1841 - Test: Purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1841, which states "Test: Purchasing organization & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to purchasing in SAP, but the specified purchasing organization does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders, vendor master records, or other purchasing-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Organization:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMZB (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Purchasing Organization > Define Purchasing Organization).
  Verify if the purchasing organization exists in the system. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization does not exist, you can create it using the transaction code OMZB.
  Fill in the necessary details and save the new purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is properly configured and assigned to the relevant company codes and plants.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OMZB (Define Purchasing Organization), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to purchasing organizations.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles assigned to the user include access to the purchasing organization in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1841 error and continue with your purchasing activities in SAP.