How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR036 - Purchasing organization invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Purchasing organization invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR036 - Purchasing organization invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR036 Purchasing organization invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the purchasing organization configuration or its integration with other modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings.
  Master Data Issues: The purchasing organization might not be assigned to the relevant plant or company code in the master data.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between SAP TM and other modules like MM or SD, leading to the purchasing organization not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the purchasing organization in the SAP system. Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly defined and linked to the relevant plants and company codes.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings for purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the purchasing organization. Ensure that it is assigned to the correct plant and company code.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to view and edit material master data and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  Ensure that the integration settings between SAP TM and MM/SD are correctly configured. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing for SAP TM.
  Review the relevant customizing settings in SAP TM to ensure that the purchasing organization is recognized.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the purchasing organization is being validated and why it is being marked as invalid.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, SPRO, and SE11 (for table checks).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP TM and MM integration.