How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF061 - Item &1: Purch. group &2 is not responsible for material &3, plant &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Item &1: Purch. group &2 is not responsible for material &3, plant &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF061 - Item &1: Purch. group &2 is not responsible for material &3, plant &4 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF061 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a purchasing group to a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises during the creation or processing of purchase orders when the system checks the purchasing group assigned to the material and plant combination.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Group Assignment: The purchasing group specified in the purchase order does not have the necessary authorization or assignment for the material in the specified plant.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the purchasing group in the relevant plant.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The purchasing group may not be assigned to the material for the specific plant in the material master or purchasing info records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the purchasing view for the material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that the purchasing group is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is not assigned, you can update the material master to include the correct purchasing group for the relevant plant.
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check if there are any purchasing info records (transaction code ME13) for the material and the purchasing group.
  If necessary, create or update the purchasing info record to include the correct purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user creating the purchase order has the necessary authorizations to use the specified purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the purchasing group is properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the purchasing view is correctly maintained for the material.
  Purchasing Group Configuration: Check the configuration settings for purchasing groups in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WRF_PRC_POHF061 error message.