How To Fix WN208 - Pur. org. data & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Pur. org. data & not maintained

What causes this issue?

You cannot create the required purchasing organization using the Copy
function.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Try to create the purchasing organzation online.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN208 - Pur. org. data & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message WN208 ("Purchasing organization data not maintained") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a purchasing document (like a purchase order) and the system cannot find the necessary purchasing organization data for the material or vendor involved in the transaction. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization Data: The purchasing organization data for the material or vendor is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor or Material Master Data: The vendor or material master records may not have the necessary purchasing organization data set up.
  Purchasing Organization Not Assigned: The purchasing organization may not be assigned to the relevant plant or company code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Organization Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02) and ensure that the purchasing organization data is maintained for the relevant material.
  For vendor data, use Transaction Code: XK02 (or MK02 for purchasing-specific data) to maintain the purchasing organization data for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor and Material Master Records:
  
  Verify that the vendor and material master records are correctly set up and that the purchasing organization is assigned to both.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Organization to Plant:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is assigned to the relevant plant in the configuration settings. This can be checked in the customizing settings under Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Plant.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data. You can use transaction codes like MM03 to display the material master and ensure all necessary data is present.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team to investigate further. They may need to check for any configuration issues or data inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  XK02: Change Vendor Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for WN208 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining purchasing organization data and managing vendor and material master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WN208 error message in SAP.