How To Fix IW196 - Purchase requisition could not be generated for component &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Purchase requisition could not be generated for component &

What causes this issue?

Your System was set up in such a way that it requires particular data
in order to create a <DS:GLOS.purchase_requisition>purchase
requisition</> for component &v1&.
You did not enter this data and have canceled processing.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

To be able to continue processing for this
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_order>maintenance order</> or
<DS:GLOS.service_order>service_order</>, you <zh>must</> enter the data
required by the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW196 - Purchase requisition could not be generated for component & ?

  The SAP error message IW196 indicates that a purchase requisition could not be generated for a component in a production order or maintenance order. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and materials management when the system is unable to create a purchase requisition for a required component due to various reasons.
  Causes of IW196 Error
  
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material for the component may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing purchasing views or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Invalid or Inactive Vendor: The vendor associated with the material may be inactive or not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Stock Availability: There may be sufficient stock of the component, and the system may not see the need to generate a purchase requisition.
  
  
  Incorrect MRP Settings: The Material Requirements Planning (MRP) settings for the component may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in generating purchase requisitions.
  
  
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