How To Fix WRF_APC079 - Enter a Purchasing Organization

WRF_APC079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Enter a Purchasing Organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC079 - Enter a Purchasing Organization ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC079 – Enter a Purchasing Organization
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a required field for Purchasing Organization is left blank or not entered in a transaction or master data maintenance screen where it is mandatory. The system expects a valid Purchasing Organization to be specified because it is essential for procurement processes, pricing, and organizational control.
  Common scenarios where this error appears include:
  
  Creating or changing purchase info records.
  Creating or changing purchasing documents (purchase orders, contracts).
  Vendor master data maintenance where purchasing data is involved.
  Material master data maintenance in purchasing views.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a valid Purchasing Organization in the required field before saving or proceeding.
  Verify that the Purchasing Organization you enter is valid and assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  If you are unsure about the correct Purchasing Organization, consult your SAP MM (Materials Management) or procurement team.
  If the field is missing or not visible, check the screen layout or user-specific settings; sometimes, the