How To Fix ME225 - Please select purchase requisitions with the same data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Please select purchase requisitions with the same data

What causes this issue?

The data of the <GL:purchase_requisition>purchase requisition</> does
not agree with the data of the <GL:purchasing_info_record>purchasing
info record</> or <GL:outline_agreement>outline agreement</> that you
want to list (for example, the <GL:material_group>material groups</> or
<GL:plant>plants</> differ).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME225 - Please select purchase requisitions with the same data ?

  The SAP error message ME225 ("Please select purchase requisitions with the same data") typically occurs when you are trying to process multiple purchase requisitions (PRs) that do not share the same characteristics or data. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a purchase order from multiple requisitions or when trying to perform mass changes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the selected purchase requisitions have differing attributes that are not compatible for the operation you are attempting. Common reasons include:
  
  Different Document Types: The selected PRs may have different document types.
  Different Vendors: The requisitions may be linked to different vendors.
  Different Purchasing Organizations: The requisitions may belong to different purchasing organizations.
  Different Material Groups: The requisitions may involve different material groups or categories.
  Different Plant Locations: The requisitions may be associated with different plants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME225 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select Similar PRs: Ensure that you are only selecting purchase requisitions that have the same attributes. Check the document type, vendor, purchasing organization, material group, and plant location.
  
  
  Review PR Details: Go through the details of each PR to identify any discrepancies. You can do this by displaying each PR individually and comparing their attributes.
  
  
  Create Separate Orders: If the requisitions cannot be grouped due to differing attributes, consider creating separate purchase orders for each requisition.
  
  
  Use Filters: When selecting PRs, use filters to ensure that only requisitions with the same characteristics are selected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the attributes that need to match, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to perform the actions you are attempting, as sometimes role restrictions can lead to unexpected errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.