How To Fix WOG012 - Check or enter the purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOG - Materials Management, Fruits + Vegetables, General Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Check or enter the purchasing organization

What causes this issue?

You selected collective POs as the processing method for perishables
planning. This requires the entry of a purchasing organization.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

If no purchasing organization is displayed, enter one.
If a purchasing organization is displayed, this is from the last time
perishables planning was called up. Check that this is the correct
purchasing organization you want to use.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOG012 - Check or enter the purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message WOG012 ("Check or enter the purchasing organization") typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when creating or modifying purchasing documents such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the purchasing organization is either missing, incorrect, or not properly defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization field may be left blank when creating a purchasing document.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the purchasing organization.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the purchasing organization code entered by the user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Organization Field:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization field is filled in correctly when creating or modifying the document.
  If you are using a template or copying from another document, verify that the purchasing organization is correctly inherited.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections to check if the purchasing organization is defined and properly assigned to the company code and plant.
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the purchasing organization. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check for any typographical errors in the purchasing organization code. Ensure that the code matches the defined codes in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to purchasing include ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Configuration Path: The purchasing organization can be configured under the following path in SPRO: 
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organization.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to purchasing organizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WOG012 error and ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly set up in your SAP system.