How To Fix VJ355 - If you do not enter the purchasing group, you cannot maintain the data

VJ355 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 355

• Message text: If you do not enter the purchasing group, you cannot maintain the data

What causes this issue?

Maintenance of catalog lines can only be carried out by the purchasing
groups entered in the catalog lines.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a purchasing group in the initial screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ355 - If you do not enter the purchasing group, you cannot maintain the data ?

  The SAP error message VJ355, which states "If you do not enter the purchasing group, you cannot maintain the data," typically occurs in the context of maintaining purchasing information records or vendor master data in SAP. This error indicates that the purchasing group field is mandatory for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to save or maintain data in a purchasing-related transaction without specifying a purchasing group. The purchasing group is a key organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for procurement activities. It is essential for categorizing purchasing activities and ensuring that the correct processes and responsibilities are applied.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you enter a valid purchasing group in the relevant field before attempting to save or maintain the data. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction you are working on (e.g.,