How To Fix VJ209 - Purchasing organization: can not be determined for ILN supplier &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VJ - Nachrichten für ALE/IDOC aus SD-Bereich

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Purchasing organization: can not be determined for ILN supplier &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ209 - Purchasing organization: can not be determined for ILN supplier &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message VJ209 indicates that the system is unable to determine the purchasing organization for a supplier identified by the International Location Number (ILN) in the context of a purchasing document. This error typically arises in scenarios involving supplier master data and purchasing organization assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The supplier master data may not be correctly maintained. Specifically, the purchasing organization may not be assigned to the supplier in the vendor master record.
  ILN Configuration Issues: The ILN may not be properly configured or linked to the supplier in the system.
  Purchasing Organization Not Defined: The purchasing organization may not be defined in the system or may not be linked to the relevant company code.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the vendor master and the purchasing organization settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the vendor. If not, you may need to create or update the vendor master data (transaction code XK01 or MK01).
  
  
  
  Verify ILN Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ILN is correctly set up in the system and that it is linked to the appropriate vendor.
  Check the configuration settings for ILN in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is defined in the system and is active.
  Verify that the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the vendor master and purchasing organization settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configuration steps related to ILN and purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on vendor master data management and purchasing organization configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VJ209 error message in SAP.