How To Fix FIP_MSG_CLASS009 - Purchase order cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_MSG_CLASS - General error message for each fip exceptions

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Purchase order cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_MSG_CLASS009 - Purchase order cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message FIP_MSG_CLASS009 indicates that a purchase order cannot be created due to certain conditions not being met. This error typically arises in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with purchase orders that involve financial transactions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The vendor master data or material master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing information such as payment terms, purchasing organization, or account assignment.
  
  
  Blocked Vendor: The vendor may be blocked for purchasing transactions, which would prevent the creation of a purchase order.
  
  
  Invalid Purchase Organization: The purchase organization specified in the purchase order may not be valid or may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: If the purchase order is being created with a specific account assignment (like cost center or internal order), there may be issues with the validity of that account assignment.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the purchase order may have restrictions that prevent its creation under certain conditions.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the creation of purchase orders, such as missing settings in the purchasing or financial modules.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the vendor and material master data are complete and correct. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the vendor is active.
  
  
  Vendor Status: Check if the vendor is blocked for purchasing. If so, unblock the vendor or use a different vendor.
  
  
  Validate Purchase Organization: Ensure that the purchase organization is correctly set up and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  Review Account Assignments: If the purchase order requires specific account assignments, ensure that these are valid and active.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type being used for the purchase order. Ensure that it allows for the creation of purchase orders under the current conditions.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to attempt to create the purchase order and see the detailed error message.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user creating the purchase order has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the purchase order.