How To Fix M7251 - Purchase order cannot be created for the combination selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Purchase order cannot be created for the combination selected

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a movement type whose debit/credit indicator is an "H".
This indicates an outward movement.
The automatic creation of purchase orders is only allowed for goods
issue items which lead to a returns order item. This does not apply
here.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7251 - Purchase order cannot be created for the combination selected ?

  The SAP error message M7251, which states "Purchase order cannot be created for the combination selected," typically occurs when there are issues with the data or configuration related to the purchase order you are trying to create. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Vendor or Material Combination: The vendor you are trying to use may not be valid for the material or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: There may be no purchasing info record for the vendor-material combination, or the existing record may not be valid.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be set up for purchasing, or it may be marked as "not for procurement."
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location may not be valid for the selected vendor or material.
  Purchasing Organization Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be assigned correctly to the vendor or material.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using to create the purchase order may have restrictions that prevent the creation of a PO for the selected combination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Vendor and Material: Verify that the vendor and material combination is valid. Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing data.
  Review Purchasing Info Records: Go to the purchasing info record (transaction ME11 or ME12) and check if there is a valid record for the vendor-material combination. If not, create or update it.
  Inspect Material Master Data: Use transaction MM03 to check the material master data. Ensure that the material is set up for purchasing and is not blocked for procurement.
  Validate Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly assigned and that they are valid for the vendor and material.
  Check Purchasing Organization: Verify that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the vendor and that it has the necessary authorizations.
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type you are using to create the purchase order. Ensure that it allows the creation of POs for the selected combination.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), MM03 (Display Material), and ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create purchase orders and access the relevant data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on purchasing processes and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the procurement module.