How To Fix RFM_XRP054 - No purchasing group determined for article &1 and store &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_XRP -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: No purchasing group determined for article &1 and store &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_XRP054 - No purchasing group determined for article &1 and store &2 ?

  The SAP error message RFM_XRP054 indicates that the system could not determine a purchasing group for a specific article (material) and store (location). This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when trying to create or process purchase orders, stock transfers, or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing group may not be assigned to the material in the material master record or may not be configured for the specific store.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or purchasing info records.
  Incorrect Settings: The purchasing group may not be defined for the specific combination of article and store in the relevant configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing group data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the specific article and check if the purchasing group is assigned correctly.
  Ensure that the purchasing group is maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing view).
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check if there are purchasing info records (transaction code ME11) for the material and vendor combination. If not, create or update them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO) under the following path:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchasing Groups
  
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group is defined and linked to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify purchasing group data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 the necessary solutions to resolve it.