How To Fix WY151 - Purchasing group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Purchasing group & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The purchasing group &V1& you entered does not exist in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY151 - Purchasing group & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY151 - Purchasing group & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a purchasing group entered in a transaction or master data does not exist in the SAP system. The system checks the purchasing group against the defined entries in the customizing table (T024) or related tables, and if it cannot find the specified purchasing group, it throws this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error:  
  
  Typing error or incorrect purchasing group code during data entry.  
  The purchasing group has not been created or maintained in the system.  
  Data migration or interface issues where invalid purchasing group codes are passed.  
  Customizing settings missing or incomplete for purchasing groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Group Code:
  
  Check the purchasing group code entered in the transaction or master data for correctness.
  
  
  Check if the Purchasing Group Exists:  
  
  Go to transaction OMSG (or SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Maintain Purchasing Groups).  
  Verify if the purchasing group code exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group does not exist, create it:  
  
  Use transaction OMSG to create a new purchasing group.  
  Enter the purchasing group code, description, and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization to use or maintain the purchasing group.
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or interface processing, verify the source data and mapping to ensure valid purchasing group codes are used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Purchasing Group (EKGRP): A key organizational unit in SAP MM responsible for procurement activities. It is used in purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, etc.  
  
  
  Table T024: Contains purchasing group master data.  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  OMSG – Maintain Purchasing Groups  
  ME21N / ME22N / ME23N – Purchase Order transactions where purchasing group is used  
  ME51N / ME52N / ME53N – Purchase Requisition transactions  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific SAP Notes may address issues related to purchasing group validation or enhancements.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WY151 means the purchasing group entered does not exist in the system.  
  Fix: Verify and correct the purchasing group code or create the missing purchasing group in customizing (OMSG).  
  Always ensure data consistency and proper authorizations.
  
  
  If you need step-by-step guidance on creating a purchasing group or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!