How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER344 - TLB Shipment &1, Ordr &2, itm &3, prod. &4: No purchasing group assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 344

• Message text: TLB Shipment &1, Ordr &2, itm &3, prod. &4: No purchasing group assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER344 - TLB Shipment &1, Ordr &2, itm &3, prod. &4: No purchasing group assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER344 indicates that there is an issue related to the assignment of a purchasing group in the context of a TLB (Transport Load Builder) shipment. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process an order or shipment but cannot find a valid purchasing group for the specified item.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: The purchasing group is not assigned to the material or product in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find a purchasing group.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the order, shipment, or product that prevent the system from identifying the purchasing group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that a purchasing group is assigned in the relevant views (usually in the Purchasing view).
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is missing, you can assign it by editing the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the purchasing group is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to purchasing groups in the system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the purchasing group is properly defined and linked to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data consistency issues in the order or shipment.
  Correct any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on TLB and purchasing group configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMB/ORDER344.