How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT011 - &1 &2: Transaction type &3 does not allow an autom. purch.order creation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: &1 &2: Transaction type &3 does not allow an autom. purch.order creation.

What causes this issue?

The business transaction &V3& does not allow for an automatic creation
of the purchase order. You have configured the automatic creation of a
purchase order with goods receipt.

System Response

Subcontractor processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid business transaction or activate &V3& the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_OLMB_156_AB>automatic creation of the purchase order</>for
the business transaction.

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 EEWA_SUBCONTRACT011 - &1 &2: Transaction type &3 does not allow an autom. purch.order creation. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT011 indicates that there is an issue with the transaction type being used in the context of subcontracting. Specifically, the error message states that the transaction type does not allow for automatic purchase order creation. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Transaction Type Configuration: The transaction type specified in the error message (denoted as &3) is not configured to allow automatic purchase order creation for subcontracting processes. This could be due to settings in the configuration of the purchasing module.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent automatic purchase order creation. This could be due to business rules or specific configurations in the system.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The settings for the material or vendor may not be correctly configured to allow for automatic purchase order creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the transaction type in the SAP system (usually found in SPRO under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types).
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is set up to allow automatic purchase order creation.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings to ensure that they are compatible with subcontracting processes. This can also be found in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Vendor Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master and vendor master records are correctly set up for subcontracting. This includes checking the purchasing view of the material master and the vendor's purchasing data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the automatic purchase order creation works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to subcontracting processes and automatic purchase order creation for further insights.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order) and ME2O (Purchase Orders by Vendor) to help troubleshoot and test the process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.