How To Fix CX_MSR_TRC152 - Purchasing doc. type &1 not allowed for creating returns purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX_MSR_TRC - Message texts in mult-step returns controller

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Purchasing doc. type &1 not allowed for creating returns purchase order

What causes this issue?

Advanced Returns Management has not been activated for this
<DS:GLOS.3526BFD0AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>purchasing document type</>.

System Response

You cannot use this purchasing document type.

How to fix this error?

Activate <LS>Advanced Returns Management</> for this purchasing document
type in the Customizing activity <LS>Activate Advanced Returns
Management for Purchase Order Types</>.
Specify a purchasing document type for which <LS>Advanced Returns
Management</> is active in the Customizing activity <LS>Specify
Follow-Up Document Types for Customer Returns</>.

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 CX_MSR_TRC152 - Purchasing doc. type &1 not allowed for creating returns purchase order ?

  The SAP error message CX_MSR_TRC152 indicates that the purchasing document type you are trying to use for creating a returns purchase order is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to create a return purchase order using a document type that is not configured for returns.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The purchasing document type you are using is not set up to allow returns. Each document type in SAP can have specific settings that determine its allowed uses.
  Custom Settings: If your organization has customized the document types, it’s possible that the settings have been altered to restrict certain types of transactions.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a returns purchase order with the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for purchasing document types in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  
  
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is allowed for returns. You may need to check the settings for the "Returns" indicator.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Document Type:
  
  If the current document type is not allowed for returns, consider using a different document type that is configured for returns. Common document types for returns include RE (Return Delivery) or any other type that your organization has set up for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to change the configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP MM configuration in your organization. They can provide insights into the document type settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to create returns purchase orders. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or configuration tips.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on purchasing document types and their configurations.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering issues with document types, consider training sessions on SAP MM processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create a returns purchase order in SAP.