How To Fix /SCMTMS/OM162 - Purchasing group &1 is not assigned to purchasing organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/OM -

• Message number: 162

• 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 /SCMTMS/OM162 - Purchasing group &1 is not assigned to purchasing organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM162 Purchasing group &1 is not assigned to purchasing organization &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of purchasing groups and purchasing organizations. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The purchasing group specified in the error message is not assigned to the purchasing organization in the system. This can happen if the purchasing group was created but not linked to the relevant purchasing organization.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the purchasing group or organization is incorrectly specified.
  Master Data Inconsistency: The master data for purchasing groups or organizations may not be properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Purchasing Groups
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Group to Purchasing Organization:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the purchasing group is assigned to the purchasing organization. If not, you need to create the assignment.
  You can do this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Assign Purchasing Groups to Purchasing Organizations
  
  Here, you can add the necessary assignments.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the purchasing organization and purchasing group to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  You can use transaction codes like ME1M (Purchasing Info Records) or ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the purchasing process.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on purchasing groups and organizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.