How To Fix WU124 - Different purchasing org. for material & &, supplier &, plant &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

  • Message number: 124

  • Message text: Different purchasing org. for material & &, supplier &, plant &

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  • What causes this issue?

    When assigning a vendor to a plant material (from the list of supply
    sources which are determined) the system checks whether the purchasing
    organization of the plant agrees with the purchasing organization of
    the vendor. In the present case, the purchasing organizations do not
    agree.

    System Response

    The supply source status of the store material is set to incorrect. As
    a result, the supply source status of the material is also set to
    incorrect in all plants. As long as the status is set to incorrect, no
    subsequent processing can be carried out for the material.

    How to fix this error?

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU124 - Different purchasing org. for material & &, supplier &, plant & ?

    The SAP error message WU124 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchasing organization assigned to a material and the purchasing organization associated with the supplier and plant combination. This error typically occurs during the procurement process when trying to create or process a purchase order or a purchase requisition.

    Cause:

    1. Different Purchasing Organizations: The purchasing organization defined for the material does not match the purchasing organization defined for the vendor (supplier) in the vendor master data.
    2. Plant-Specific Settings: The plant associated with the purchase order or requisition may not be linked to the purchasing organization for the material or vendor.
    3. Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for the specific purchasing organization.
    4. Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be correctly configured for the purchasing organization or plant.

    Solution:

    To resolve the WU124 error, you can take the following steps:

    1. Check Material Master Data:

      • Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
      • Verify the purchasing organization assigned to the material. Ensure that it is correctly set up for the relevant purchasing organization.
    2. Check Vendor Master Data:

      • Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
      • Verify the purchasing organization assigned to the vendor. Ensure that the vendor is set up for the correct purchasing organization.
    3. Check Plant Assignment:

      • Ensure that the plant associated with the purchase order or requisition is linked to the purchasing organization for both the material and the vendor.
    4. Update Data:

      • If discrepancies are found, update the material master or vendor master data accordingly. You may need to use transaction codes MM02 (for material) or XK02 (for vendor) to make the necessary changes.
    5. Consult with Your SAP Team:

      • If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant for further assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • MM03: Display Material Master
      • MM02: Change Material Master
      • XK03: Display Vendor Master
      • XK02: Change Vendor Master
    • Purchasing Organization: A purchasing organization is responsible for procuring materials and services. It can be assigned to one or more plants.
    • Vendor Master Data: Contains information about suppliers, including their purchasing organization assignments, payment terms, and other relevant details.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the WU124 error in SAP.

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