How To Fix WM701 - No purchasing organization determined!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 701

• Message text: No purchasing organization determined!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM701 - No purchasing organization determined! ?

  The SAP error message WM701 "No purchasing organization determined" typically occurs in the context of the Warehouse Management (WM) module when the system is unable to determine a purchasing organization for a material or a transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as goods receipt, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system for the material or vendor.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have a purchasing organization assigned.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not be linked to a purchasing organization.
  Plant Assignment: The plant may not be assigned to the purchasing organization in the configuration.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up correctly to allow for the determination of a purchasing organization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the purchasing organization is assigned correctly under the purchasing view.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 to check the vendor master record and ensure that it is linked to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organization: Ensure that the purchasing organization is defined and linked to the relevant plants.
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code: Ensure that the purchasing organization is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the purchasing organization in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check if the document type being used for the transaction is configured to allow for the determination of a purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If there are any custom developments (user exits or BAdIs) that might affect the purchasing organization determination, review them to ensure they are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for detailed information on purchasing organization determination and related configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.