How To Fix ALM_ME012 - Order processing is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALM_ME - Notifications for Mobile Asset Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Order processing is deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ALM_ME012 - Order processing is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message ALM_ME012, which states "Order processing is deactivated," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system is not allowing any order processing for a specific material or purchasing organization due to certain settings or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Deactivation of Order Processing: The most common cause is that order processing has been explicitly deactivated for the material or the purchasing organization in the system settings.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being ordered, such as being marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be issues with the purchasing info record that prevent order processing.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not allow for order processing for the specific material.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process orders for the material or vendor.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the purchasing view) to ensure that order processing is not deactivated.
  Ensure that the material is not marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check the purchasing info records (transaction code ME13) for the material and vendor combination to ensure they are correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in the material master to ensure that the material is allowed for order processing in the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process orders for the material. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the relevant settings in the SPRO transaction to ensure that order processing is enabled for the purchasing organization and material type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and purchasing processes for more detailed guidance.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ALM_ME012 error and implement the appropriate solution.