How To Fix W_CB122 - Purchasing group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Purchasing group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB122 - Purchasing group &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB122: "Purchasing group &1 does not exist":
  
  Error Message
  W_CB122: Purchasing group &1 does not exist
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the purchasing group code entered or referenced.
  
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when the purchasing group code entered in a transaction or master data does not exist in the SAP system. The purchasing group is a key organizational unit in SAP MM (Materials Management) that represents a group of buyers or a buyer responsible for procurement activities.
  Common causes include:
  
  Typographical error in the purchasing group code.
  The purchasing group has not been created or maintained in the system.
  The purchasing group was deleted or made inactive.
  Data migration or interface issues where invalid purchasing group codes are passed.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this warning, you need to ensure that the purchasing group exists and is correctly maintained in the system.
  Steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Group Code:
  
  Verify the purchasing group code entered is correct and valid.
  
  
  
  Maintain/Create the Purchasing Group:
  
  Use transaction code OMSG or navigate via:
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Maintain Purchasing Groups
  Here, you can create a new purchasing group or check existing ones.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive or Deleted Groups:
  
  Ensure the purchasing group is active and not flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data Entry:
  
  If the purchasing group code is coming from a data upload or interface, correct the source data.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the purchasing group was created in a development system, ensure it has been transported to the production system.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Purchasing Group (EKGRP) is a 3-character alphanumeric key.
  It is used in purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and info records.
  The purchasing group is responsible for procurement activities and can be assigned to materials or vendors.
  This warning does not stop the transaction but indicates a potential data inconsistency that should be corrected.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB122: Purchasing group &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Purchasing group code not found in system
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain the purchasing group in SAP (transaction OMSG)
  
  
  Impact
  Warning message; may cause issues in procurement processes if ignored
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact navigation or transaction codes, feel free to ask!