How To Fix M7453 - Automatic creation of purchase order is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Automatic creation of purchase order is not possible

What causes this issue?

A purchase order should be created automatically when you post the goods
movement. This is not possible, as the system creates a delivery instead
of a purchase order and a material document.

This was defined in Customizing for the storage location specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7453 - Automatic creation of purchase order is not possible ?

  The SAP error message M7453, which states "Automatic creation of purchase order is not possible," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes of Error M7453
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the vendor, material, or purchasing info record may be incomplete or missing. This includes:
  
  Vendor master data not maintained.
  Material master data not maintained.
  Purchasing info records not created.
  
  
  
  Incompatible Document Types: The document type used for the purchase order may not be compatible with the automatic creation process.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing module that prevent the automatic creation of purchase orders.
  
  
  Blocked Vendor: The vendor may be blocked for purchasing, which would prevent any purchase orders from being created.
  
  
  Purchase Order Limits: There may be limits set on the purchase order that are being exceeded, such as quantity or value limits.
  
  
  Missing Purchase Requisition: If the automatic creation is based on a purchase requisition, ensure that the requisition exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  Solutions to Error M7453
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor master data is complete and active.
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained.
  Check if the purchasing info record exists for the vendor and material combination.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the purchase order is correctly configured and compatible with the automatic creation process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the purchasing module to ensure that they allow for automatic purchase order creation.
  
  
  
  Vendor Status:
  
  Check the status of the vendor in the system. If the vendor is blocked, you will need to unblock it or use a different vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Limits:
  
  Check if there are any limits set on the purchase order that may be causing the issue. Adjust these limits if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Requisition:
  
  If the automatic creation is based on a purchase requisition, ensure that the requisition is available, approved, and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on the purchasing process and configuration settings.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the M7453 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.