How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF255 - Grouping criterion PLANT &1 infringed by 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: 255

• Message text: Grouping criterion PLANT &1 infringed by material &2 (plant &3).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF255 - Grouping criterion PLANT &1 infringed by material &2 (plant &3). ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF255 indicates that there is an issue with the grouping criterion for a purchase order or a related document. Specifically, it states that the grouping criterion "PLANT" is infringed by a specific material in a specific plant. This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes where certain materials are expected to be grouped by plant, but the system has detected a violation of this grouping rule.
  Cause:
  
  
  Grouping Criteria Violation: The error arises when the system expects materials to be grouped by plant, but the specified material is not aligned with the expected grouping. This can happen if:
  
  The material is assigned to a different plant than expected.
  The configuration settings for the grouping criteria are not set up correctly.
  There are inconsistencies in the master data for the materials or plants involved.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be discrepancies in the material master data or plant master data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system regarding how materials are grouped for procurement may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material and Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify that the material in question is correctly assigned to the specified plant. You can do this by checking the material master data in transaction MM03.
  
  
  
  Review Grouping Criteria Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the grouping criteria in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the settings for grouping by plant are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the master data, correct them. This may involve updating the material master or plant master data to ensure they align with the expected grouping criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the procurement process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to material and plant data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.