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.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type for the purchase requisition may not be allowed for the specific scenario or may not be configured properly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create purchase requisitions.
  
  
  Component Not Defined for Purchase: The component may not be defined as a purchase component in the bill of materials (BOM) or routing.
  
  
  Solutions to IW196 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master for the component is correctly set up, including the purchasing views. Verify that the material is marked for purchasing.
  
  
  Vendor Setup: Check if the vendor is active and properly set up in the system. Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the material in the purchasing info record.
  
  
  Review Stock Levels: Check the stock levels of the component to ensure that there is a need for a purchase requisition. If stock is available, the system may not generate a requisition.
  
  
  MRP Configuration: Review the MRP settings for the component. Ensure that the MRP type is appropriate and that the planning parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Verify that the document type for purchase requisitions is correctly configured and allowed for the scenario you are working with.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create purchase requisitions. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  BOM and Routing Check: Ensure that the component is correctly defined in the BOM and that it is marked as a purchase component.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Info Record), and MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check material and vendor details.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure in the purchase requisition generation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the configuration of materials, vendors, and purchasing processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the IW196 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.