How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF039 - Purchasing group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Purchasing group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF039 - Purchasing group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF039 indicates that the purchasing group specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system cannot find the purchasing group associated with the document.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Group: The purchasing group entered in the transaction does not match any existing purchasing group in the system.
  Data Deletion: The purchasing group may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of purchasing groups in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistyped the purchasing group code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Group:
  
  Check the purchasing group code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Purchasing Groups:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMEC (or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Define Purchasing Groups) to view the list of existing purchasing groups. Confirm that the purchasing group you are trying to use exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group does not exist, you may need to create it. Use transaction code OMEC to define a new purchasing group.
  If the purchasing group was deleted, you may need to reactivate it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the purchasing group. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator, check the configuration settings related to purchasing groups to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMEC: Define Purchasing Groups
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter purchasing group information in transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_PRC_POHF039 and continue with your purchasing activities in SAP.