How To Fix HW020 - Requisition could not be created due to problems with &1

HW020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HW - HR Web Interfaces

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Requisition could not be created due to problems with &1

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HW020 - Details

• The SAP error message HW020 indicates that a requisition could not be created due to issues with a specific object or component, which is represented by &1 in the error message. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents like requisitions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The error may occur if there are missing or incomplete master data records, such as vendor information, material master data, or purchasing info records.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the purchasing module or related areas can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create requisitions for the specified object.
  Blocked Vendor or Material: If the vendor or material is blocked or inactive, it can prevent the creation of requisitions.
  Invalid Account Assignment: If the account assignment details are incorrect or not set up properly, it can lead to this