How To Fix W_CB_AIL001 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB_AIL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB_AIL001 - Purchasing organization &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB_AIL001: Purchasing organization &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified Purchasing Organization in the SAP system. The purchasing organization entered in the transaction or master data does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  Typographical error in the purchasing organization code.  
  The purchasing organization has not been created or activated in the system.  
  The purchasing organization is not assigned to the relevant company code or plant.  
  The user is trying to use a purchasing organization that is not valid for the current transaction or organizational structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Organization Code:
  
  Verify that the purchasing organization code entered is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organization Master Data:  
  
  Go to transaction OX08 (Define Purchasing Organizations) to check if the purchasing organization exists.  
  If it does not exist, create the purchasing organization as per business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:  
  
  Ensure the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant company code in OX18 (Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code).  
  Also, check if the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant plant if applicable.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:  
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Correct the Transaction Data:  
  
  If the error occurs during a transaction (e.g., purchase order creation), correct the purchasing organization field with a valid value.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  OX08 – Define Purchasing Organizations  
  OX18 – Assign Purchasing Organizations to Company Codes  
  ME21N – Create Purchase Order (where the error might occur)  
  SPRO – IMG for organizational setup
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to purchasing organization setup if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Organizational Structure:  
  
  The purchasing organization is a key organizational unit in MM (Materials Management) responsible for procurement activities. It must be properly defined and assigned to company codes and plants.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.