How To Fix IW088 - Purchase requisition could not be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• 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 for the purchase requisition may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create purchase requisitions.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing module or the integration between the maintenance and purchasing modules.
  
  
  Solutions to IW088 Error
  
  
  Check Order Data: Review the maintenance order or service order for completeness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Verify Material Master: Check the material master record for the relevant materials or services. Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained and that the material is marked for purchasing.
  
  
  Check Vendor Information: Ensure that the vendor is set up correctly in the system and that there is a valid purchasing info record for the material/service.
  
  
  Review Account Assignment: Ensure that the account assignment category is appropriate for the type of purchase requisition being generated.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type for purchase requisitions in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create purchase requisitions. This can be checked through transaction SU53 or by consulting with the security team.
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the technical team to check for any system errors or configuration issues.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) or ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to manually check the requisition details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the purchasing and maintenance modules for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the IW088 error and implement the appropriate solution.