How To Fix 6Q203 - Purchase requistion &1 &2 cannot be ordered locally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Purchase requistion &1 &2 cannot be ordered locally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6Q203 - Purchase requistion &1 &2 cannot be ordered locally ?

  The SAP error message 6Q203 indicates that a purchase requisition (PR) cannot be ordered locally. This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with local purchasing scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up for local procurement in the material master record. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the purchasing view.
  
  
  Vendor Assignment: The vendor associated with the purchase requisition may not be set up for local procurement or may not be assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant associated with the purchase requisition may not have local procurement enabled for the specific material.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination that allows for local ordering.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the purchase requisition may have restrictions that prevent local ordering.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view.
  Ensure that the material is set up for local procurement and that the relevant purchasing organization is assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Assignment:
  
  Check if the vendor is correctly assigned to the purchasing organization and is set up for local procurement.
  Use transaction code MK03 to view the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant associated with the purchase requisition has local procurement enabled for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to check if there is a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  If not, create or update the purchasing info record as necessary.
  
  
  
  Examine Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type used in the purchase requisition to ensure there are no restrictions on local ordering.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your procurement team or SAP support for further investigation, as there may be specific configurations or business rules in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and procurement processes for further insights into local procurement settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.