How To Fix BORGR529 - PO determination only simulated for this item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 529

• Message text: PO determination only simulated for this item

What causes this issue?

You tried to determine the purchase order for an item, a sub-item, or a
packaging material item that you have already saved.

System Response

The system only simulates the determination of the purchase order. This
means that you cannot transfer the purchase order item that the system
determines to the delivery item.

How to fix this error?

Use the copy function to copy the delivery item when you want to add
the purchase order reference to incomplete delivery items. You can then
determine the purchase order for the new item. The determination may be
automatic, depending on the settings in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR529 - PO determination only simulated for this item ?

  The SAP error message BORGR529 indicates that the system has only simulated the purchase order (PO) determination for a specific item, rather than executing it. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, where the system is unable to determine a valid purchase order for the item in question.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may be incomplete or not properly maintained, leading to issues in PO determination.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the purchasing module may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to the document types or the determination procedure.
  Item Category: The item category used in the purchase order may not be compatible with the PO determination process.
  Conditions Not Met: The conditions for PO determination (like pricing conditions, availability, etc.) may not be met, causing the system to simulate rather than execute.
  Document Status: The status of the document (e.g., if it is blocked or in a certain workflow) may prevent the PO from being determined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the material master and vendor master records are complete and correctly maintained. Verify that all necessary fields are filled out.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the purchasing module. Ensure that the PO determination procedure is correctly set up and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Validate Item Category: Confirm that the item category used is appropriate for the type of purchase order you are trying to create.
  Examine Conditions: Review the conditions for PO determination to ensure that all necessary criteria are met. This may include checking pricing conditions, availability checks, etc.
  Check Document Status: Look at the status of the document to ensure it is not blocked or in a state that would prevent PO determination.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to investigate the issue further.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the PO determination process to identify where it is failing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect PO determination.
  
  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 the purchasing module.