How To Fix /SPE/INBVAL053 - More than one purchase organization found for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/INBVAL -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: More than one purchase organization found for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/INBVAL053 - More than one purchase organization found for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/INBVAL053 indicates that there is more than one purchase organization associated with a specific plant in the system. This can occur in scenarios where the system is trying to determine which purchase organization to use for a particular transaction, but multiple options are available, leading to ambiguity.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Purchase Organizations: The primary cause of this error is that the plant in question is assigned to more than one purchase organization in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or duplications in the master data related to the plant and purchase organizations.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to multiple purchase organizations being linked to the same plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant-Purchase Organization Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Organization > Assign Purchase Organization to Plant.
  Verify the assignment of purchase organizations to the plant in question. Ensure that only one purchase organization is assigned if that is the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials to see if they are assigned to multiple purchase organizations.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the purchasing view.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the business process requires multiple purchase organizations for the same plant, ensure that the relevant configuration is set up to handle this scenario appropriately.
  You may need to adjust the purchasing info records or vendor master data to ensure that the correct purchase organization is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the setup of plants and purchase organizations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  MM03 for viewing material master data.
  ME21N for creating purchase orders, where the error may occur.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.