How To Fix WSOS004 - Purchasing organization &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSOS - Retail Supply Source Determination

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSOS004 - Purchasing organization &1 not found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSOS004: Purchasing organization &1 not found:
  
  Error Message
  WSOS004: Purchasing organization &1 not found
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified purchasing organization in the SAP system. The purchasing organization entered or referenced in a transaction or configuration does not exist or is not properly maintained in the system.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The purchasing organization code entered is incorrect or misspelled.
  The purchasing organization has not been created or activated in the system.
  The purchasing organization is not assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  The user is trying to use a purchasing organization that is not valid for the current client or environment.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Organization Code:
  
  Check the purchasing organization code you are entering or referencing.
  Make sure it matches exactly with the one maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Check if the Purchasing Organization Exists:
  
  Use transaction code OX08 to display and maintain purchasing organizations.
  Confirm that the purchasing organization &1 (the one in the error message) exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Purchasing Organization:
  
  If it does not exist, create the purchasing organization in OX08.
  Assign the purchasing organization to the relevant company code(s) in OX18.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Ensure the purchasing organization is assigned to the correct company code and plant.
  Use transaction OX18 to assign purchasing organizations to company codes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access or use the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Client and Environment:
  
  Make sure you are working in the correct client where the purchasing organization is maintained.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX08 – Maintain Purchasing Organizations
  OX18 – Assign Purchasing Organizations to Company Codes
  ME21N / ME22N / ME23N – Purchase Order transactions where purchasing organization is used
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This error is related to the Materials Management (MM) module, specifically the Purchasing component.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Purchasing Organization setup.
  Check SAP Notes if the error persists after verifying configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error WSOS004 indicates that the purchasing organization specified is not found in the system. The solution involves verifying the purchasing organization code, ensuring it exists and is properly assigned to company codes, and correcting any configuration or data entry issues.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the context in which the error occurs (e.g., transaction, program, or process).