How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF085 - Purchasing group &1 is not responsible for material &2, plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Purchasing group &1 is not responsible for material &2, plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF085 - Purchasing group &1 is not responsible for material &2, plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF085 indicates that the purchasing group specified in the purchase order is not responsible for the material in the specified plant. This error typically arises during the creation or processing of purchase orders in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Group: The purchasing group assigned to the purchase order does not have the necessary authorization or responsibility for the specified material in the given 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 plant for the specific material in the configuration settings.
  Organizational Structure: There may be a mismatch in the organizational structure, where the purchasing group is not linked to the plant or material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Group Assignment:
  
  Verify that the purchasing group assigned in the purchase order is indeed responsible for the material in the specified plant.
  You can check this in the material master data under the purchasing view.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master Data:
  
  If the purchasing group is not assigned to the material in the plant, you may need to update the material master data.
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM02) and ensure that the correct purchasing group is assigned in the purchasing view.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the purchasing group is correctly assigned to the plant for the material.
  This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant purchasing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Create a New Purchase Order:
  
  If the purchasing group needs to be changed, you may need to create a new purchase order with the correct purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the purchasing view of the material master is correctly maintained.
  
  
  Purchasing Group Configuration: Check the configuration for purchasing groups in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the purchasing group is correctly assigned to the material in the specified plant.