How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR555 - Purchasing group defined for &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Purchasing group defined for &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR555 - Purchasing group defined for &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR555 Purchasing group defined for &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to process a transportation requirement or order that references a purchasing group that is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: The purchasing group specified in the configuration or transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the purchasing group may not have been created yet.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be correctly set up to link the purchasing group with the relevant materials or vendors.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the purchasing group data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMEC (or SPRO for configuration) and navigate to the relevant area to check if the purchasing group exists.
  If it does not exist, you can create it using transaction code OMEC or through the configuration path in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group is correctly assigned to the relevant materials or vendors in the system.
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP TM to ensure that the purchasing group is properly linked to the transportation requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  You may need to consult with your data migration team to resolve any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to the error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMEC: Maintain Purchasing Groups
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify purchasing groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.