How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION046 - Purchasing group is missing for supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Purchasing group is missing for supplier &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION046 - Purchasing group is missing for supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION046 Purchasing group is missing for supplier &1 typically occurs in the context of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when there is an attempt to process a supplier that does not have an associated purchasing group defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: The primary cause of this error is that the supplier (vendor) specified in the error message does not have a purchasing group assigned in the vendor master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing groups in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the integration between the SRM and the backend ERP system (like SAP ECC or S/4HANA).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in the backend system (transaction code XK03 for display).
  Check if the purchasing group is assigned to the vendor. If it is missing, you will need to assign a purchasing group to the vendor.
  You can do this by using transaction code XK02 (change vendor) and entering the necessary purchasing group information.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Group Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group is properly configured in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Define Purchasing Groups to verify that the purchasing group exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Integration Settings:
  
  If you are using SRM with an ERP backend, ensure that the integration settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for the supplier data transfer between SRM and the backend system.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If there have been recent changes to vendor data, ensure that the data has been synchronized properly between the SRM and the backend system. You may need to run a synchronization job or check for any errors in the data transfer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and change vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly assigned to the supplier in your SAP system.