How To Fix WRF_PCM145 - Purchasing group determination: no purchsaing group entered for ILN &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Purchasing group determination: no purchsaing group entered for ILN &1

What causes this issue?

To be able to forward the PRICAT catalog row that is due to arrive to
the correct processor, you must ensure that a purchasing group is
assigned to the supplier in the table WRF_PRICAT_001.
You can refine the purchasing group for each material group.

System Response

The system terminates processing of the IDoc.

How to fix this error?

Enter a purchasing group for the global location number.
<DS:TRAN.W_PRICAT_ASSIGN_001>Enter Purchasing Group</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM145 - Purchasing group determination: no purchsaing group entered for ILN &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM145 indicates that there is an issue with the determination of the purchasing group for a specific International Location Number (ILN). This error typically arises when the system cannot find a purchasing group associated with the given ILN in the relevant configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group: The purchasing group has not been defined for the specified ILN in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for purchasing groups may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the ILN or related fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ILN Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for purchasing groups in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under:
  
  Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchasing Groups.
  
  
  Ensure that a purchasing group is defined for the ILN in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Purchasing Group:
  
  If a purchasing group is not assigned, you will need to create or assign a purchasing group to the ILN.
  You can do this by creating a new entry or modifying an existing one to include the appropriate purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the ILN and any related fields in the transaction where the error occurred to ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up purchasing groups and ILNs in your organization to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to test the purchasing group determination.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchasing group settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Materials Management module.