How To Fix 06054 - Doc. type/item cat. &/& (requisition) <-> &/& (purch. order)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Doc. type/item cat. &/& (requisition) <-> &/& (purch. order)

What causes this issue?

<GL:purchase_requisition>Purchase requisitions</> of
<GL:document_type>document_type</> &V1& or item category &V2& may not be
assigned to purchase orders of document type &V3& or item category &V4&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EINGABE_PRUEFEN_NA LANGUAGE EN
INCLUDE SYSADMIN_NA LANGUAGE EN
The latter can make the necessary settings using the Implementation
Guide (IMG)
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMEB>Define document types and number ranges
</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06054 - Doc. type/item cat. &/& (requisition) <-> &/& (purch. order) ?

  The SAP error message 06054 typically indicates a mismatch between the document type and item category in a purchase requisition and its corresponding purchase order. This error can occur during the conversion of a purchase requisition to a purchase order or when processing related documents.
  Cause:
  The error message "06054 Doc. type/item cat. &/& (requisition) <-> &/& (purch. order)" usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Document Types: The document type of the purchase requisition does not correspond to the expected document type for the purchase order.
  Incompatible Item Categories: The item category used in the purchase requisition is not compatible with the item category in the purchase order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow the conversion of certain requisition types to specific purchase order types.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the document types and item categories may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Types: Verify that the document type of the purchase requisition matches the expected document type for the purchase order. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Review Item Categories: Ensure that the item category in the purchase requisition is compatible with the item category in the purchase order. You can check the item category settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, navigate to the following path in SPRO:
  
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Set Up Document Types and Define Item Categories.
  Ensure that the document types and item categories are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document types and item categories you are working with.
  
  
  Test with Different Combinations: If possible, try creating a new purchase requisition with different document type and item category combinations to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition) to analyze the documents involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements or user exits, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard processing of purchase requisitions and orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message 06054.