How To Fix IW136 - No purchase requisition exists for component &2 operation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 136

• Message text: No purchase requisition exists for component &2 operation &1

What causes this issue?

You want to display the <GL:purchase_requisition>purchase requisition</>
for <GL:component>component</> &V2& in <GL:operation>operation</> &V1&.
However, no purchase requisition exists for this component, since it
does not need to be <GL:external_procurement>procured externally</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW136 - No purchase requisition exists for component &2 operation &1 ?

  The SAP error message IW136 "No purchase requisition exists for component &2 operation &1" typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or production orders when the system is unable to find a corresponding purchase requisition for a specific component associated with an operation. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchase Requisition: The most straightforward cause is that there is no purchase requisition created for the specified component in the operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or the order may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a purchase requisition.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the maintenance or production order, such as incorrect component assignment.
  Status of the Order: The order may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of purchase requisitions.
  Component Not Defined: The component may not be defined in the bill of materials (BOM) or may not be linked correctly to the operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create Purchase Requisition: If the purchase requisition is genuinely missing, you can create it manually. This can be done through transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition).
  Check BOM and Routing: Ensure that the component is correctly defined in the BOM and that it is linked to the correct operation in the routing.
  Review Order Status: Check the status of the maintenance or production order. If it is not in a status that allows for purchase requisitions, you may need to change the status or take appropriate actions to allow for requisition creation.
  Verify Component Assignment: Ensure that the component is correctly assigned to the operation in the order. You can do this by reviewing the order details in transaction IW32 (Change Order) or CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to purchasing and materials management to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW32 (Change Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and CO02 (Change Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create purchase requisitions and modify orders.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to order management and purchasing processes in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW136 error and implement a solution to resolve it.