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


IW196 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IW - Order Processing

  • Message number: 196

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

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  • 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.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


IW196 - Details

  • 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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