How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT153 - Company organization &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Company organization &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT153 - Company organization &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT153 Company organization &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to find a specified company organization in the database. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing data, or issues with the organizational structure.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Organization: The specified company organization (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The organization ID entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The organization may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified organization.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the organizational units in the SCM module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Organization ID: Check the organization ID you are using and ensure it is correct. Look for any typos or formatting issues.
  Check Organization Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration) and navigate to the organizational structure settings to verify if the organization exists.
  Use transaction codes like OMC1 (for company codes) or OX02 (for company codes in general) to check if the organization is defined.
  
  
  Create or Activate Organization: If the organization does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the organization. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to organizational units in SCM for any specific configuration steps that may have been missed.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing organizational units, such as SPRO, OMC1, OX02, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on organizational management in SCM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.