How To Fix WB2B213 - No purchasing grouping exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 213

• Message text: No purchasing grouping exists

What causes this issue?

You want to

process

issue

a message with the target group "supplier". To do this, a purchasing
grouping must be entered in trading contract type &V1&.

System Response

As no purchasing grouping is entered in trading contract type &V1&, the
required function cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B213 - No purchasing grouping exists ?

  The SAP error message WB2B213: No purchasing grouping exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to process a transaction related to purchasing or procurement. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid purchasing group for the specified criteria, which is necessary for processing purchase orders or related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: The most common cause is that the purchasing group has not been defined in the system for the relevant purchasing organization or plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing group may not be correctly assigned to the purchasing organization or may not be active.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the purchasing group field during transaction processing.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data may not be correctly set up to include a valid purchasing group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Purchasing Group:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Purchasing Group > Define Purchasing Groups.
  Ensure that the purchasing group you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Group to Purchasing Organization:
  
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Purchasing Group > Assign Purchasing Groups to Purchasing Organizations.
  Check if the purchasing group is assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the vendor master data and material master data to ensure that they are correctly set up with the appropriate purchasing group.
  You can check this by going to the vendor or material master transaction (e.g., XK03 for vendor, MM03 for material) and reviewing the purchasing data.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during transaction entry, double-check the purchasing group field for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing groups.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing and procurement processes for additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B213 error and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly configured in your SAP system.