How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE152 - Purchase group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Purchase group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE152 - Purchase group &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE152 Purchase group &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified Purchase Group in the SAP system. The purchase group entered (represented by &1 in the message) is not defined or maintained in the system's master data.
  
  The purchase group is a key organizational unit in SAP MM (Materials Management) that represents a buyer or a group of buyers responsible for procurement activities.
  If the purchase group code entered in a transaction or master data is not available in the system, SAP throws this error.
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  When creating or changing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or other procurement documents.
  When assigning a purchase group in vendor master data or material master.
  During data upload or interface processing if the purchase group is invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Group Code:
  
  Verify the purchase group code you are entering is correct and does not contain typos.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Purchase Group:
  
  If the purchase group does not exist, create it in the system.
  Use transaction code OMSG to maintain purchase groups.
  
  Path: SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Purchase Groups
  
  
  Add the missing purchase group with the appropriate description.
  
  
  
  Check User Input or Data Source:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or interface processing, check the source data for invalid purchase group codes.
  Correct the data or map it to existing purchase groups.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization to use or maintain the purchase group.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Purchase Group (EKGRP) is a 3-character alphanumeric key.
  It is used in various procurement documents and reporting.
  Proper maintenance of purchase groups is essential for procurement process control and reporting.
  If you are unsure about which purchase groups to create, consult with your purchasing department or SAP MM consultant.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WSD_MESSAGE152 Purchase group &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Purchase group code entered is not defined in SAP
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the purchase group via transaction OMSG or correct the input data
  
  
  Transaction to Maintain
  OMSG (Define Purchase Groups)
  
  
  Related Module
  SAP MM (Materials Management)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to maintain purchase groups or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!