How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF157 - Invalid combination of company code, plant, purch. org.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Invalid combination of company code, plant, purch. org.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF157 - Invalid combination of company code, plant, purch. org. ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF157 indicates that there is an invalid combination of company code, plant, and purchasing organization in the context of a purchasing document or related transaction. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid configuration or master data that matches the specified parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The company code, plant, or purchasing organization may not be correctly set up in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data tables.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the combination of the specified company code, plant, and purchasing organization.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a plant not being assigned to a purchasing organization or a company code not being linked to the relevant plant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create documents for the specified combination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the company code, plant, and purchasing organization are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the purchasing organization and that the purchasing organization is assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the combination of company code, plant, and purchasing organization is valid.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material is correctly assigned to the plant and purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the relevant purchasing info records and source lists are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents for the specified combination. This can be checked with the help of the security team or by using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WRF_PRC_POHF157 error in your SAP system.