How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR428 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR428 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR428 Purchasing organization &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified purchasing organization in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the purchasing organization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organization:
  
  Check if the purchasing organization specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or using transaction codes like OMEC (for purchasing organization configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate company code. You can check this in the configuration settings under Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchasing Organization > Define Purchasing Organizations.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the master data related to the purchasing organization. Ensure that it is active and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the purchasing organization was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMEC - Define Purchasing Organizations
  ME1M - Purchasing Organization Data
  ME2N - Purchase Orders by PO Number
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.