How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT157 - Purchasing group &1 is not assigned to purchasing organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Purchasing group &1 is not assigned to purchasing organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT157 - Purchasing group &1 is not assigned to purchasing organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT157 indicates that a specific purchasing group is not assigned to the purchasing organization in the system. This error typically arises in the context of supply chain management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A purchasing group is referenced in a transaction (like creating a purchase order) but is not linked to the specified purchasing organization in the configuration.
  There may be a configuration oversight where the purchasing group was not assigned to the purchasing organization in the relevant settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the purchasing group is properly assigned to the purchasing organization. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Purchasing Groups
  
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Group to Purchasing Organization:
  
  In the configuration settings, look for the option to assign purchasing groups to purchasing organizations.
  Ensure that the purchasing group (e.g., &1) is assigned to the purchasing organization (e.g., &2) in the relevant configuration table.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  You can also check existing assignments by using transaction code OMEC or MEK1 to view the purchasing group assignments.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assignments:
  
  If the purchasing group is not listed, you can create a new assignment or modify existing ones to include the necessary purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMEC: Configuration for purchasing groups.
  MEK1: Create purchasing group.
  MEK2: Change purchasing group.
  MEK3: Display purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing groups and organizations.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly assigned to the purchasing organization in your SAP system.