How To Fix W_CB252 - No purchasing organization found for expenses-relevant condition &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No purchasing organization found for expenses-relevant condition &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a purchasing organization for the
condition &V1& and plant &V2&.

System Response

A purchasing organization is required to create settlement documents.
Since no purchasing organization could be determined, processing is
terminated.

How to fix this error?

The purchasing organization is determined using the Business Add-In
<DS:SIMG.WCB_GET_PURCH_ORG_BD>Determining the Purchasing Organization
for an Expense Condition</>, for which a default implementation is
shipped. Check why the default implementation or your own implementation
has not determined a purchasing organization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB252 - No purchasing organization found for expenses-relevant condition &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB252 No purchasing organization found for expenses-relevant condition &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the processing of purchasing documents or conditions related to expenses in SAP. The system is trying to determine the Purchasing Organization for a condition record that is marked as expenses-relevant, but it cannot find a valid purchasing organization assigned or maintained for the relevant combination.
  In other words, the system expects a purchasing organization to be assigned for the condition type or the expense-related transaction, but this assignment is missing or incomplete.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization Assignment:
  
  The condition record or the expense-relevant condition type is not assigned to any purchasing organization in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect or Incomplete Master Data:
  
  The vendor master, purchasing info record, or condition master data might be incomplete or missing the purchasing organization assignment.
  
  
  Configuration Issue:
  
  The purchasing organization might not be maintained or assigned properly in the organizational structure or in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Expense-Relevant Condition Type Not Properly Configured:
  
  The condition type used for expenses might not be correctly set up to link with purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to transaction MEK1 / MEK2 / MEK3 (Maintain/Change/Display Conditions).
  Verify that the condition record for the expense-relevant condition type has a valid purchasing organization assigned.
  If missing, create or update the condition record with the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organization Assignment:
  
  Check the organizational structure in SPRO under:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Maintain Purchasing Organization
  Ensure the purchasing organization exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction XK02 / XK03 to check vendor master data.
  Verify that the purchasing organization is assigned to the vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Type Configuration:
  
  In SPRO, navigate to:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Conditions -> Define Condition Types
  Check if the condition type is marked as expenses-relevant and if it requires a purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Organization to Expense-Related Condition Types:
  
  Sometimes, expense-relevant condition types require explicit assignment to purchasing organizations.
  This can be done in condition records or via customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Info Records:
  
  Use transaction ME11 / ME12 / ME13 to check purchasing info records.
  Ensure the purchasing organization is maintained here as well.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so it may not stop the process but indicates a potential issue that could lead to incorrect postings or missing data.
  Ensuring the correct purchasing organization is assigned is crucial for correct expense tracking, reporting, and integration with financial accounting.
  If you are unsure about the correct purchasing organization, consult your organizational structure or purchasing department.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  W_CB252 No purchasing organization found for expenses-relevant condition &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect purchasing organization assignment for an expense-relevant condition
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain or correct purchasing organization assignment in condition records, vendor master, or customizing
  
  
  Transactions to Check
  MEK1/MEK2/MEK3, XK02/XK03, ME11/ME12/ME13, SPRO customizing for purchasing organizations and condition types
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the condition type, purchasing document type, or screenshots of the configuration.