How To Fix 68804 - Maximum purchase & & possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Maximum purchase & & possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68804 - Maximum purchase & & possible ?

  The SAP error message "68804 Maximum purchase & & possible" typically indicates that a limit has been reached regarding the maximum number of purchase orders or purchase requisitions that can be processed or created for a particular vendor or material. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a new purchase order or requisition that exceeds predefined limits set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Limits: The system may have been configured to limit the number of purchase orders or requisitions that can be created for a specific vendor or material.
  Vendor-Specific Settings: There may be vendor-specific settings that restrict the number of active purchase orders.
  Material-Specific Settings: Similar restrictions may apply to specific materials.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create additional purchase orders or requisitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to purchasing limits. This can typically be found in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Look for settings under Materials Management (MM) that pertain to purchasing limits.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor and Material Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data and material master data for any restrictions or limits that may have been set.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and that there are no issues with the vendor's status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Limits:
  
  If the limits are too restrictive, consider adjusting them in the configuration settings to allow for more purchase orders or requisitions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to create the purchase order has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on error message 68804 and related purchasing configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error message 68804 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.