How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF160 - Invalid combination of vendor/purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Invalid combination of vendor/purchasing organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF160 - Invalid combination of vendor/purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF160 indicates that there is an invalid combination of vendor and purchasing organization in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid purchasing info record or vendor master data that corresponds to the specified vendor and purchasing organization combination.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor may not be set up for the specific purchasing organization in the vendor master data.
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: There may not be a purchasing info record for the vendor and material combination for the specified purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Vendor or Purchasing Organization: The vendor or purchasing organization entered in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the vendor master and the purchasing organization settings.
  Blocked Vendor: The vendor may be blocked for purchasing activities in the specified purchasing organization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify that the vendor is correctly set up for the purchasing organization in question.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to check if there is a purchasing info record for the vendor and material combination.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new purchasing info record using transaction code ME11.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the vendor and purchasing organization entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Status:
  
  Check if the vendor is blocked for purchasing in the vendor master data. If it is blocked, you may need to unblock it or use a different vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further investigation. They may need to check for any configuration issues or data inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master (Purchasing)
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor master data and purchasing info records for more detailed information on setup and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WRF_PRC_POHF160 error message in SAP.