How To Fix FICUSTOM064 - Purchase order item & must reference a purchase requisition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Purchase order item & must reference a purchase requisition

Purchase orders must refer to purchase requisitions if value-related
tolerances or unit price-related tolerances are set in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM064 - Purchase order item & must reference a purchase requisition ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM064 indicates that a purchase order item is expected to reference a purchase requisition, but it does not. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes where the system is configured to require a purchase requisition for certain types of purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require a purchase requisition for specific purchasing documents or item categories.
  Missing Reference: The purchase order item was created without a reference to an existing purchase requisition, which is mandatory in this case.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that enforce the linkage between purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to determine if the requirement for a purchase requisition is intentional. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the purchasing settings.
  Create a Purchase Requisition: If the purchase order item is supposed to reference a purchase requisition, ensure that a valid purchase requisition exists. You can create a purchase requisition using transaction ME51N.
  Link Purchase Requisition: When creating or modifying the purchase order, ensure that you reference the correct purchase requisition number in the purchase order item.
  Review Document Types: Check if the document type of the purchase order has specific settings that enforce the requirement for a purchase requisition. This can be done in the configuration settings for purchasing document types.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should not be enforced, consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on purchasing processes and error messages.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If customization is needed, consider using user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to modify the behavior of the purchase order creation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your purchase orders are correctly referencing the required purchase requisitions.