How To Fix 06699 - Requisition & & will only be closed through issue of PO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Requisition & & will only be closed through issue of PO

What causes this issue?

You are generating an outline purchase agreement with reference to a
requisition (possibly also indirectly, via reference to an RFQ). The
requisition will not be closed as a result of this. A requisition is
not closed until a <ZH>purchase order</> referencing it is created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06699 - Requisition & & will only be closed through issue of PO ?

  The SAP error message 06699 indicates that a requisition cannot be closed because it is linked to a purchase order (PO) that has not yet been issued. This message typically arises in the context of procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions and their associated purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A purchase requisition (PR) is created but has not been converted into a purchase order (PO).
  The system is trying to close or delete the requisition, but it is still linked to an open or pending PO.
  There may be a requirement to close the requisition, but the system prevents this action to maintain data integrity and ensure that all procurement processes are properly followed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Purchase Order:
  
  Verify if there is an associated purchase order for the requisition. You can do this by checking the document flow in