How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS032 - Reference PReq &1, item &2 was reduced by the requirement (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Reference PReq &1, item &2 was reduced by the requirement (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS032 - Reference PReq &1, item &2 was reduced by the requirement (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS032 indicates that a purchase requisition (PReq) has been reduced due to a requirement. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the quantity of a purchase requisition item has been reduced because of a requirement that has been processed. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Change in Demand: The demand for the material has changed, leading to a reduction in the quantity needed.
  Manual Adjustments: A user may have manually adjusted the quantity of the purchase requisition or the related documents.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with integration between different modules (e.g., MM and SD) that affect the quantity of the requisition.
  Stock Availability: If stock is available and the system automatically adjusts the requisition based on stock levels, it may lead to a reduction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Requisition: Review the purchase requisition referenced in the error message. Look at the item details to understand the current quantity and the original requirement.
  
  
  Analyze Requirements: Investigate the requirements that led to the reduction. This may involve checking sales orders, production orders, or other documents that could affect the demand for the material.
  
  
  Adjust the Requisition: If the reduction is not intended, you may need to manually adjust the purchase requisition to reflect the correct quantity needed.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the system are correct and that there are no unintended settings that could lead to automatic adjustments of requisitions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to view the details of the requisition.
  Change Logs: Check change logs for the purchase requisition to see if there were any recent changes made that could have led to the reduction.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.