How To Fix 06291 - No open purchase requisitions exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No open purchase requisitions exist

What causes this issue?

The materials covered by the purchase requisitions assigned by you
have already been ordered in full.

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 06291 - No open purchase requisitions exist ?

  The SAP error message "06291 No open purchase requisitions exist" typically occurs when a user attempts to create a purchase order (PO) or perform an action that requires an open purchase requisition (PR), but there are no available or valid open purchase requisitions in the system for the specified criteria.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Purchase Requisitions: There are simply no open purchase requisitions that match the criteria you are using (e.g., vendor, material, plant).
  Closed or Completed Requisitions: The existing purchase requisitions may have been closed or completed, making them unavailable for conversion to purchase orders.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to search for purchase requisitions may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain purchase requisitions.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect material numbers or vendor codes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Open Purchase Requisitions: Use transaction codes like ME5A (List of Purchase Requisitions) to check if there are any open purchase requisitions available. Ensure that the selection criteria are broad enough to capture relevant requisitions.
  Review Requisition Status: If you find requisitions, check their status to ensure they are open and not completed or closed.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria to ensure you are not filtering out valid purchase requisitions. For example, check different plants, materials, or vendors.
  Create New Purchase Requisition: If no open purchase requisitions exist, you may need to create a new purchase requisition using transaction ME51N.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and access purchase requisitions. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the status of requisitions or need assistance, consult with your procurement or purchasing team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME5A (List of Purchase Requisitions), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchase requisitions and related processes.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage purchase requisitions effectively to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your procurement activities in SAP.