How To Fix WU537 - A different purchasing org. is assigned to the DC in the reference plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 537

• Message text: A different purchasing org. is assigned to the DC in the reference plant

What causes this issue?

A DC purchasing organization that differs from the DC purchasing
organization of the reference plant was found for plant &V4&, material
&V2& in unit of measure &V3&.

System Response

Price activation at plant group level may lead to incorrect results for
plant group &V1&.

How to fix this error?

You can activate prices at plant level by changing the price activation
type for plant group &V1&. To do this, change the price activation type
indicator to "Plant" in the plant group overview.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU537 - A different purchasing org. is assigned to the DC in the reference plant ?

  The SAP error message WU537 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchasing organization assigned to a distribution center (DC) and the purchasing organization associated with the reference plant in a procurement process. This error typically arises during the creation or processing of purchase orders or when trying to assign a distribution center to a plant.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The purchasing organization assigned to the distribution center does not match the purchasing organization assigned to the reference plant in the material master or purchasing info records.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data or vendor master data may have been incorrectly set up, leading to inconsistencies in the purchasing organization assignments.
  Plant and DC Configuration: The configuration of the plant and distribution center may not be aligned correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the distribution center and the reference plant. Ensure that both are assigned to the same purchasing organization.
  You can check this in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Purchasing Organization to Plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials. Ensure that the purchasing organization assigned to the material matches the purchasing organization of the distribution center.
  You can view and edit the material master using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  If the issue involves a vendor, check the vendor master data to ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction code XK02 to view and edit vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Update Info Records:
  
  If you are using purchasing info records, ensure that the info records are correctly set up for the relevant purchasing organization and material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP functional team or basis team to investigate further. They may need to check for any inconsistencies in the configuration or data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  XK02: Change Vendor Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing organization assignments and material master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WU537 error message in SAP.