How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF086 - Purchasing group could not be determined for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Purchasing group could not be determined for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF086 - Purchasing group could not be determined for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF086 indicates that the purchasing group could not be determined for a specific material. This error typically occurs during the procurement process when the system is unable to find the appropriate purchasing group associated with the material in question.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchasing Group Assignment: The purchasing group may not be assigned to the material in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, particularly in the purchasing view.
  Purchasing Group Not Defined: The purchasing group itself may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Organizational Structure Issues: There may be issues with the organizational structure that prevent the system from determining the purchasing group.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the purchasing info records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view.
  Ensure that a purchasing group is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Define Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group is not defined, you can create it using transaction code OMGS or through the customizing menu.
  Ensure that the purchasing group is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check if there are any purchasing info records for the material and vendor combination. If not, create or update them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Organizational Structure:
  
  Verify that the organizational structure is correctly set up and that the purchasing group is assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master and purchasing info records to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the purchasing group determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMGS: Define Purchasing Groups
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data and purchasing groups.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.