How To Fix 61229 - Material &1 &2. Status &3 allows no purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Material &1 &2. Status &3 allows no purchase order

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the material status from MM/PPC view in material master record
&V1& of plant &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61229 - Material &1 &2. Status &3 allows no purchase order ?

  The SAP error message "61229 Material &1 &2. Status &3 allows no purchase order" indicates that the material you are trying to create a purchase order for has a status that prevents it from being ordered. This status could be due to various reasons, such as the material being marked as obsolete, blocked for procurement, or having other restrictions.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts purchasing, such as "Blocked for Purchase" or "Obsolete."
  Plant Status: The plant associated with the material may also have restrictions that prevent purchasing.
  Material Type: Certain material types may have specific settings that restrict purchasing.
  Procurement Type: The procurement type of the material (e.g., in-house production, external procurement) may not allow for purchase orders.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data that need to be corrected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Status: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. If it is blocked or obsolete, you may need to change the status.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If the material is blocked, you can change the status to allow purchasing. This typically requires authorization and may involve discussions with your materials management team.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings for the material to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the creation of purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master Data:
  
  If there are issues with the material master data, you may need to update the relevant fields to ensure that the material can be ordered.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult with your materials management or procurement team to understand the implications of changing the material status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing material statuses and procurement processes.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with creating the purchase order.