How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK261 - No purchase requisition created for equipment &1 (material &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No purchase requisition created for equipment &1 (material &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK261 - No purchase requisition created for equipment &1 (material &2) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK261 indicates that there is no purchase requisition created for a specific piece of equipment (identified by &1) and material (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of the Plant Maintenance (PM) module when trying to perform a relocation or maintenance activity that requires a purchase requisition for the specified equipment or material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchase Requisition: The most straightforward cause is that a purchase requisition has not been created for the specified equipment or material.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the creation of purchase requisitions for certain materials or equipment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or view purchase requisitions.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in generating purchase requisitions.
  Status of Equipment: The equipment may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of purchase requisitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create Purchase Requisition: Check if a purchase requisition is needed for the equipment/material and create one if it does not exist.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to purchase requisitions and ensure they are set up correctly for the relevant materials and equipment.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage purchase requisitions.
  Verify Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the specified material to ensure it is correctly configured and active.
  Check Equipment Status: Verify the status of the equipment to ensure it is in a state that allows for the creation of purchase requisitions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) or ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to manage purchase requisitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the PM module and purchase requisition processes for further insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.