How To Fix WG017 - No purchasing group in doc. header of store order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No purchasing group in doc. header of store order &

What causes this issue?

No purchasing group was transferred. Default determination of the
purchasing group failed.

System Response

A purchase order cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Copy the purchasing group to the organizational header segment or
maintin table <DS:SIMG.W_OE_ZG_WL_0310.SIMG_OLME>Assign purchasing
group to purchasing area</> or the MRP controller table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG017 - No purchasing group in doc. header of store order & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG017 No purchasing group in doc. header of store order &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process a store order (such as a stock transfer order or a special procurement order) in SAP, but the document header does not contain a purchasing group. The purchasing group is a mandatory field in the document header for certain procurement documents because it identifies the responsible buyer or purchasing unit.
  
  The system expects a purchasing group to be maintained in the document header.
  If the purchasing group is missing, the system cannot proceed with the purchasing process.
  This often happens if the purchasing group is not defaulted or manually entered during document creation.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During creation or processing of a store order (stock transport order, special procurement, or similar).
  When the purchasing group field in the document header is empty.
  Possibly during release, saving, or posting of the document.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Group in Document Header:
  
  When creating the store order, ensure that the purchasing group (EKGRP) is entered in the document header.
  This can be done manually or by customizing default values.
  
  
  
  Check Defaulting Logic:
  
  Verify if the purchasing group is defaulted from the material master, vendor master, or purchasing info record.
  If not, configure the system to default the purchasing group automatically using:
  
  Transaction OME9 (Assign purchasing groups to plants)
  Or maintain the purchasing group in the vendor master or material master as applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Train users to always enter the purchasing group when creating store orders.
  
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  In SPRO, under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Purchasing Groups, ensure the purchasing groups are properly defined.
  Also check Assign Purchasing Groups to Plants to ensure defaulting is possible.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  Sometimes custom code might clear or fail to set the purchasing group. Review any user exits or BAdIs related to purchasing document creation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Group (EKGRP): A key organizational unit in SAP MM that represents a buyer or a group of buyers responsible for procurement activities.
  Store Order: A type of purchase order used for stock transfers or special procurement.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SPRO Path for Customizing:
  
  Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Purchasing Groups
  Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Assign Purchasing Groups to Plants
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Code
  WG017
  
  
  Error Text
  No purchasing group in doc. header of store order &
  
  
  Cause
  Purchasing group missing in document header
  
  
  Solution
  Enter or default purchasing group in document header
  
  
  Where to Check
  Document header, customizing (OME9), user exits
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario, I can help with more specific steps.