How To Fix ILM105 - Purchase requisition &1 item &2 not yet converted to a purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM - Basic Maintenance Processing

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Purchase requisition &1 item &2 not yet converted to a purchase order

What causes this issue?

You want to define the work for a notification as finished.
An external service provider was specified for the notification. Because
of this, the system automatically generated a purchase requisition.
However, no purchase order has been created for this purchase
requisition. This is required before you can post the goods receipt for
the purchase order.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create the purchase order for the purchase requisition first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM105 - Purchase requisition &1 item &2 not yet converted to a purchase order ?

  The SAP error message ILM105 indicates that a purchase requisition (PR) item has not yet been converted into a purchase order (PO). This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module when attempting to perform actions related to a purchase requisition that has not been processed further.
  Cause:
  
  
  Pending Conversion: The purchase requisition item has not been converted into a purchase order. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The requisition is still in the approval process.
  The requisition has been created but not yet processed.
  The requisition is incomplete or has missing information.
  
  
  
  Status Issues: The status of the purchase requisition may not allow for conversion. For example, it might be blocked or marked as obsolete.
  
  
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to convert the requisition into a purchase order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Requisition: 
  
  Go to the transaction code ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) and check the status of the requisition.
  Ensure that the requisition is complete and has all the necessary information filled out.
  
  
  
  Convert the Requisition: 
  
  If the requisition is ready, you can convert it to a purchase order using transaction code ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  Ensure that you select the correct requisition and item.
  
  
  
  Approval Process: 
  
  If the requisition is pending approval, follow up with the relevant personnel to expedite the approval process.
  
  
  
  Check for Blocks: 
  
  Review if there are any blocks on the requisition that prevent conversion. This can be checked in the requisition details.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: 
  
  If you suspect a permissions issue, contact your SAP administrator to ensure you have the necessary authorizations to convert purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to purchase requisitions and their conversion.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed processes related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  
  
  Training: If you are new to SAP MM, consider training sessions or resources to better understand the procurement process and how to manage purchase requisitions effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM105 error and successfully convert the purchase requisition into a purchase order.