How To Fix M7250 - Purchase order cannot be created for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Purchase order cannot be created for item &

What causes this issue?

Possible reasons for this include:
There is no purchasing master data or incorrect purchasing master data
(for example, in the purchasing info record, in the source list, or in
the quota arrangement).
Organizational data is missing, for example, purchasing organization
and purchasing group.
There is no master record for the specified vendor.
The specified vendor is blocked (deletion indicator is set).
There is no master record for the specified material.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If you are authorized, create the required data.
If you have authorization, cancel the transaction/event and contact
your Purchasing department. Check whether you should create a manual
purchase order or post a goods receipt without purchase order (movement
type 501).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7250 - Purchase order cannot be created for item & ?

  The SAP error message M7250, which states "Purchase order cannot be created for item &," typically indicates that there is an issue with the item or the conditions under which the purchase order is being created. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Item Not Defined: The item you are trying to include in the purchase order may not be defined in the system or may not be set up correctly.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the item may not allow for purchase orders to be created. For example, certain material types may be restricted to specific procurement types.
  Vendor Issues: The vendor associated with the item may not be valid or may not be set up to supply that particular item.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the combination of the vendor and the material.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the item may not be valid or may not allow for purchasing.
  Status of the Item: The item may be blocked for purchasing due to various reasons, such as being marked as obsolete or inactive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Item Master Data: Verify that the item exists in the system and is correctly set up. Check the material master data for any inconsistencies.
  Review Material Type: Ensure that the material type allows for purchase orders. If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator to adjust the material type settings.
  Vendor Setup: Confirm that the vendor is correctly set up in the system and is active. Check the vendor master data for any issues.
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record: If there is no purchasing info record for the vendor and material combination, create one or update it as necessary.
  Validate Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the plant and storage location are valid and that they are set up to allow purchasing for the item.
  Check Item Status: Review the status of the item to ensure it is not blocked or inactive. If it is, take the necessary steps to reactivate it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user creating the purchase order has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.