How To Fix BOS01170 - Purchase requisition cannot be created; see log

BOS01170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Purchase requisition cannot be created; see log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01170 - Purchase requisition cannot be created; see log ?

  The SAP error message BOS01170 indicates that a purchase requisition cannot be created due to some underlying issues that need to be addressed. This error typically arises when there are problems with the configuration, data, or authorization related to the purchase requisition process.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields in the purchase requisition may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create a purchase requisition.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the creation of purchase requisitions.
  Material Master Data: The material or service being requested may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Vendor Issues: The vendor may not be active or properly configured in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type for the purchase requisition may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Log: The error message suggests checking the log for more details. Use transaction