How To Fix WSTRN073 - Purchasing group is missing

WSTRN073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Purchasing group is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN073 - Purchasing group is missing ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WSTRN073 - "Purchasing group is missing":
  
  Error Message
  WSTRN073: Purchasing group is missing
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a purchasing document or transaction requires a purchasing group to be specified, but the field is either left blank or the system cannot find a valid purchasing group assigned to the relevant data.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Creating or changing a purchase requisition, purchase order, or contract without specifying a purchasing group.
  The purchasing group field is not maintained in the master data or customizing.
  The system expects a purchasing group based on configuration or business rules, but none is provided.
  User input error or missing default values in user parameters or document types.
  
  
  Explanation
  The Purchasing Group is a key organizational unit in SAP MM (Materials Management) responsible for procurement activities. It represents a buyer or a group of buyers who handle purchasing for certain materials or services.
  If the purchasing group is missing, SAP