How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM704 - PReq & & can be converted manually only; doc. type &, advice code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 704

• Message text: PReq & & can be converted manually only; doc. type &, advice code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM704 - PReq & & can be converted manually only; doc. type &, advice code & ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM704 PReq & & can be converted manually only; doc. type &, advice code & typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions (PReq) and their conversion to purchase orders (PO).
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the purchase requisition (PReq) cannot be automatically converted into a purchase order due to certain conditions or settings. The specific reasons can include:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase requisition may not be configured to allow automatic conversion to a purchase order.
  Advice Code Issues: The advice code associated with the purchase requisition may indicate that manual intervention is required.
  Incomplete Data: The purchase requisition may be missing required information or may not meet the necessary criteria for conversion.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the conversion.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic or enhancements in place that prevent automatic conversion under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the document type for the purchase requisition in the SAP customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the document type is set up to allow automatic conversion to purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Review Advice Code:
  
  Check the advice code associated with the purchase requisition to understand why manual conversion is required.
  Consult the relevant documentation or configuration settings to determine the implications of the advice code.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields in the purchase requisition are filled out correctly.
  Check for any missing information that may be required for conversion.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the conversion has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  If not, consult with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Manual Conversion:
  
  If automatic conversion is not possible, you can manually convert the purchase requisition to a purchase order using the appropriate transaction (e.g., ME21N for creating a purchase order).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchase requisitions and purchase orders for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.