How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL000 - User &1 has a Draft for the Material :&2 Plant:&3 Combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL - Messages for Source List

• Message number: 000

• Message text: User &1 has a Draft for the Material :&2 Plant:&3 Combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL000 - User &1 has a Draft for the Material :&2 Plant:&3 Combination ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL000 indicates that a user has a draft for a specific material and plant combination. This typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or similar documents in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user is attempting to create or modify a document for a material and plant combination that already has an existing draft created by the same user.
  The draft is not yet finalized or saved, which prevents the system from allowing another document to be created for the same combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Drafts:
  
  The user should check if there is an existing draft for the specified material and plant combination. This can usually be done by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME51N for purchase requisitions) and looking for drafts.
  
  
  
  Complete or Delete the Draft:
  
  If the draft is still needed, the user should complete and save it.
  If the draft is no longer needed, the user can delete it to free up the material and plant combination for new entries.
  
  
  
  User Communication:
  
  If multiple users are involved, ensure that they communicate effectively to avoid overlapping drafts for the same material and plant combination.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration or user training to ensure that users are aware of how to manage drafts properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  Draft Management:
  
  SAP allows users to save drafts for various documents, which can be useful for incomplete entries. However, it is essential to manage these drafts to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to create, modify, and delete drafts.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, the user should be able to resolve the error and proceed with their work in SAP.