How To Fix CN706 - Purchase requisition for material & cannot be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Purchase requisition for material & cannot be generated

What causes this issue?

The system tries to automatically generate a purchase requistion for an
externally procured component. This occurs in the following situations:
You want to release a component, activity or network.
You want to select the <ZH>Reservation/Purc. req</> indicator in the
network header.
You want to assign a component to a network and the
<ZH>Reservation/Purc. req</> indicator has been set in the network or
the activity or network has been released.
However the system cannot generate the purchase requisition because,
for instance
The purchasing data are incomplete
The purcahsing view has not been maintained in the material master
The material has been marked for deletion.

System Response

Depending upon which of the three actions you wanted to perform, a
component will either be assigned or released; the indicator to
generate a purchase requisition will however not be set.

How to fix this error?

If you want to generate a purchase requisition, first enter the
purchasing data necessary for the component. Alternatively check
whether the component has been marked for deletion

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN706 - Purchase requisition for material & cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message CN706 indicates that a purchase requisition for a material cannot be generated. This error typically arises in the context of project management and procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are required for a project.
  Causes of Error CN706
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect information in the material master, such as the purchasing view or the relevant plant data.
  
  
  Project Definition Issues: The project definition may not be correctly configured, or the project may not be active. If the project is not properly defined, the system cannot generate purchase requisitions.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being procured, such as being marked as "blocked" or "not for procurement."
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment category in the purchase requisition may not be compatible with the project or the material being requested.
  
  
  Missing Purchase Info Record: If there is no purchase info record for the material and vendor combination, the system may not be able to generate the requisition.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the integration between project management and materials management.
  
  
  Solutions to Error CN706
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correct. Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained and that the material is set up for procurement.
  
  
  Review Project Definition: Ensure that the project definition is active and correctly configured. Check if the project is assigned to the correct controlling area and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the material to ensure it is not blocked for procurement. You can do this by checking the material master record.
  
  
  Verify Account Assignment: Ensure that the account assignment category used in the purchase requisition is appropriate for the project and the material.
  
  
  Create Purchase Info Record: If necessary, create a purchase info record for the material and vendor combination to facilitate the procurement process.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to project management and materials management integration.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), or CJ20N (Project Builder) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on project management and procurement processes, as well as best practices for maintaining master data.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the purchase requisition has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CN706 error and implement the appropriate solution.