How To Fix IWO_BAPI153 - No activation for reservation effectivity/purch. req. generation 'Never'

IWO_BAPI153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: No activation for reservation effectivity/purch. req. generation 'Never'

What causes this issue?

You want to change the times when reservations are effective/issuing of
purchase requisitions of a PM/CS order. However, the order is
configured such that reservations and purchase requisitions could never
be created. This setting can no longer be changed.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI153 - No activation for reservation effectivity/purch. req. generation 'Never' ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI153 indicates that there is an issue with the activation of reservation effectivity or the generation of purchase requisitions, specifically stating that it is set to "Never." This typically occurs in the context of production planning and materials management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error often arises from configuration settings in the Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. The system may be set to never generate purchase requisitions or reservations for certain materials or production orders.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly configured, particularly in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) views. If the settings for procurement type or MRP type are not appropriate, it can lead to this error.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the specific material or plant may be set incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to generate the necessary documents.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not