How To Fix W_DSD_01193 - Enter a purchasing group for supplier &1 and material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Enter a purchasing group for supplier &1 and material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01193 - Enter a purchasing group for supplier &1 and material &2 ?

  The SAP error message W_DSD_01193 indicates that a purchasing group has not been assigned for a specific supplier and material combination. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes, particularly when trying to create or process purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other procurement-related documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The purchasing group is not defined for the supplier (vendor) and material combination in the system.
  The purchasing group is required for the transaction you are trying to perform, but it has not been set up in the relevant master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a purchasing group is assigned to the supplier and material combination. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Purchasing view).
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Data:
  
  In the Purchasing view, check if the purchasing group is assigned. If it is not, you will need to assign a purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Access the Vendor Master:
  
  Go to transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or XK03 (Display Vendor).
  Enter the vendor number and check the purchasing data for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is missing, you can assign it in the relevant fields. Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  If you are unable to assign a purchasing group, check the customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchasing Groups
  
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Group: A purchasing group is a key organizational unit in SAP that is responsible for the procurement of materials and services. It can be assigned to specific materials and vendors to streamline purchasing processes.
  Master Data Maintenance: Regular maintenance of master data (material master and vendor master) is crucial to avoid such errors. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material and vendor master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.