How To Fix W_CB083 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB083 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB083: "Purchasing organization &1 does not exist":
  
  Error Message
  W_CB083: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the purchasing organization code that the system could not find.
  
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to reference a purchasing organization that is not defined or does not exist in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  The purchasing organization entered in a transaction or master data does not exist in the system.
  The purchasing organization has been deleted or is inactive.
  There is a typo or incorrect entry of the purchasing organization code.
  The organizational data has not been properly maintained or replicated.
  The purchasing organization is not assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this issue, you should:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Organization Code:
  
  Verify the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction or master data.
  Make sure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organization Master Data:
  
  Use transaction OX08 to display and maintain purchasing organizations.
  Confirm that the purchasing organization exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Ensure the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant company code (transaction OX18).
  Check if the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant plant if applicable.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data Entry:
  
  If the purchasing organization code is incorrect, correct it in the transaction or master data.
  
  
  
  Create the Purchasing Organization (if missing):
  
  If the purchasing organization does not exist, create it using transaction OX08.
  Assign it to the appropriate company code and plants.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the user may not have authorization to view or use the purchasing organization, which can cause this message. Verify user authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX08 – Define Purchasing Organization
  OX18 – Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code
  ME21N / ME22N / ME23N – Purchase Order transactions where purchasing organization is entered
  SPRO – IMG path for organizational management
  
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Materials Management ? Maintain Purchasing Organization
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This is a warning message (W_), so it may not stop the transaction but indicates a potential issue.
  Always ensure organizational data consistency to avoid such warnings.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., during purchase order creation, vendor master maintenance, etc.), I can give more specific guidance.