How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION019 - Default purchasing organization cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Default purchasing organization cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION019 - Default purchasing organization cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION019 indicates that the system is unable to determine a default purchasing organization for a specific transaction or process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when integrating with SAP ERP or during the creation of purchase orders, requests for quotations, or other procurement-related activities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the organization is not assigned to the relevant purchasing group or if it is not set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data may not have the necessary purchasing organization assigned. If the vendor is not linked to a purchasing organization, the system cannot determine which organization to use.
  Organizational Structure: The organizational structure may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in determining the default purchasing organization.
  User Role and Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization, which can lead to this error.
  Integration Issues: If there are issues with the integration between SRM and ERP systems, it may lead to the inability to determine the purchasing organization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the assignment of purchasing organizations to the relevant purchasing groups.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings and verify the setup.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data and purchasing data) to ensure that the purchasing organization is assigned.
  Verify the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Organizational Structure:
  
  Review the organizational structure in the system to ensure that all necessary links between purchasing organizations, plants, and other relevant entities are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Integration Settings:
  
  If the issue is related to integration, check the settings in the middleware (like SAP PI/PO) to ensure that data is being transferred correctly between SRM and ERP.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the purchasing organization is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the configuration settings.
  XK03: Display vendor master data.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on purchasing organization configuration and integration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.