How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF084 - Purchasing group &1 is not responsible for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Purchasing group &1 is not responsible for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF084 - Purchasing group &1 is not responsible for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF084 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchasing group assigned to a material and the purchasing group that is being used in a purchasing document (like a purchase order). Specifically, it means that the purchasing group specified in the document is not responsible for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Purchasing Group Assignment: The purchasing group assigned to the material in the material master record does not match the purchasing group being used in the purchase order or purchasing document.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master, particularly in the purchasing view.
  Document Configuration: The purchasing document may have been created with an incorrect purchasing group that does not have the authority to procure the specified material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the purchasing view to see which purchasing group is assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the purchasing group is correctly assigned and is the one intended for use.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Group in Document:
  
  Check the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order) to see which purchasing group is being used.
  If the purchasing group in the document is incorrect, you may need to change it to the correct purchasing group that is responsible for the material.
  
  
  
  Update Purchasing Group:
  
  If necessary, update the purchasing group in the material master to reflect the correct purchasing group that should be responsible for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct purchasing group or if changes are needed, consult with your organization's master data management team or the person responsible for maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing group has the necessary authorizations to procure the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  The purchasing group can be configured in the SAP system under the purchasing settings. Ensure that the purchasing groups are set up correctly in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material master data and purchasing group assignments.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_PRC_POHF084 and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly aligned with the material being procured.