How To Fix IW088 - Purchase requisition could not be generated

IW088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Purchase requisition could not be generated

What causes this issue?

The purchase requisition could not be generated because mandatory
Purchasing data is missing. It is not possible to maintain Purchasing
data when working in Plant Maintenance.
The dialog box for entering the mandatory data cannot be triggered in
the basic order view or when using the relevant EAM BAPI.

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?

Use the classic order view to maintain the mandatory Purchasing data in
the purchase requisition.
In Customizing for Purchasing, you can modify the mandatory field check
for the purchase requisition accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW088 - Purchase requisition could not be generated ?

  The SAP error message IW088, which states "Purchase requisition could not be generated," typically occurs in the context of creating a maintenance order or service order when the system is unable to generate a corresponding purchase requisition. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of IW088 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The maintenance order may lack essential data, such as the required materials, services, or vendor information.
  
  
  Material Master Issues: The material or service being requested may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing purchasing views or incorrect purchasing group assignments.
  
  
  Vendor Issues: The vendor may not be set up correctly, or there may be no valid purchasing info record for the material/service and vendor combination.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment category in the order may not be compatible with the purchase requisition generation.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type