How To Fix AD01249 - A quotation cannot be created for order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD01 - DI Processor (Expense-related Billing)

• Message number: 249

• Message text: A quotation cannot be created for order &1

What causes this issue?

You can only create one quotation and one sales price calculation per
service order. Existing sales price calculations can no longer be
changed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To be able to create a new quotation or a new sales price calculation
for the service order, you must create a new service order.
Open the existing sales price calculation in display mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD01249 - A quotation cannot be created for order &1 ?

  The SAP error message AD01249 indicates that a quotation cannot be created for a specific order (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes within SAP. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of a quotation. For example, if the order is already completed or has been billed, a quotation cannot be generated.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data for creating a quotation may be missing from the order. This could include customer information, material details, or pricing conditions.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the order may not be configured to allow quotations. Certain document types may have restrictions on creating related documents.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area associated with the order may not be properly configured to allow quotations.
  
  
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic or user exits in place that prevent the creation of quotations under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Status: Review the status of the order to ensure it is in a state that allows for quotation creation. If the order is completed or billed, you may need to create a new order instead.
  
  
  Verify Required Data: Ensure that all necessary data is filled in the order. Check for missing customer details, material numbers, or pricing conditions.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the configuration of the document type used for the order. Ensure that it allows for the creation of quotations.
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration: Verify that the sales area associated with the order is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  
  
  Consult Custom Logic: If there are custom developments in your SAP system, consult with your ABAP developers or SAP support team to review any custom logic that may be affecting quotation creation.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA21 (Create Quotation) and VA22 (Change Quotation) to understand the processes involved.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or configuration issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for creating quotations and managing orders to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.