How To Fix ICL644 - Creation of purchasing document &1 supplier &2; Do you want to continue?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Creation of purchasing document &1 supplier &2; Do you want to continue?

What causes this issue?

Purchasing document &v1& for supplier &v2& has already been created,
but you have not yet made a database commit, meaning that the
purchasing document has not been saved.

How to fix this error?

The dialog screen offers you the following further processing options:
<ZK>Enter</>:
Data is saved both in the Claims Management system and
also in the procurement system. The procurement
status and the <DS:DE.ICL_IS_PROCUREDTXT>text for the procurement
status</> of the claim item are amended accordingly.
<ZK>Cancel</>:
Data is <ZH>not</> saved in a database. The
procurement status and the
<DS:DE.ICL_IS_PROCUREDTXT>text for the procurement status</> of the
claim item are <ZH>not</> amended.
<ZH>Note</>: The other push buttons in the dialog
screen are not for further
processing purposes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL644 - Creation of purchasing document &1 supplier &2; Do you want to continue? ?

  The SAP error message ICL644 typically occurs in the context of creating a purchasing document, such as a purchase order, and indicates that there is an issue with the supplier (vendor) data. The message prompts the user to confirm whether they want to continue with the creation of the purchasing document despite the warning.
  Cause:
  The error message ICL644 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Vendor Data Issues: The vendor may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing or incorrect information such as the vendor's address, payment terms, or other relevant data.
  
  
  Vendor Status: The vendor might be blocked or inactive, which prevents the creation of purchasing documents.
  
  
  Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization may not be assigned to the vendor, or there may be inconsistencies in the vendor's data related to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  Master Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the vendor or the purchasing document being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICL644 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Organization Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  Check if the purchasing organization has the necessary authorizations to create documents for that vendor.
  
  
  
  Check for Blocked Vendors:
  
  If the vendor is blocked, you may need to unblock it or create a new vendor if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can provide insights into any underlying configuration issues or system settings that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Proceed with Caution:
  
  If you choose to continue despite the warning, ensure that you are aware of the implications and that the purchasing document will not lead to further issues down the line.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices in vendor management and purchasing document creation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the ICL644 error message in SAP.