How To Fix 6Q200 - ********* External Procurement of Purchase Requistion *****************

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6Q - Message Class for Electronic Commerce Add-On

• Message number: 200

• Message text: ********* External Procurement of Purchase Requistion *****************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6Q200 - ********* External Procurement of Purchase Requistion ***************** ?

  The SAP error message 6Q200 typically relates to issues with external procurement in the context of a purchase requisition. This error can occur for various reasons, often linked to configuration or data issues in the procurement process. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Vendor Information: The vendor may not be set up correctly in the system, or the vendor information may be incomplete.
  Purchase Requisition Configuration: The purchase requisition may not be configured correctly for external procurement.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material being procured may not have the necessary data set up in the material master, such as purchasing views or external procurement indicators.
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be assigned correctly to the vendor or material.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type for the purchase requisition may not allow for external procurement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor is correctly set up in the system. Verify that all necessary information is complete, including the purchasing organization assignment.
  Review Purchase Requisition Settings: Check the configuration of the purchase requisition to ensure it is set up for external procurement. This includes verifying the document type and item category.
  Verify Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master has the necessary purchasing views and that the external procurement indicator is set correctly.
  Check Purchasing Organization Assignment: Make sure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to both the vendor and the material.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) related to purchasing and procurement to ensure they are set up correctly for external procurement.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), or ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to review and modify purchase requisitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error 6Q200. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving specific errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring external procurement and managing purchase requisitions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in procurement processes.