How To Fix ME261 - No suitable purchase requisitions found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No suitable purchase requisitions found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME261 - No suitable purchase requisitions found ?

  The SAP error message ME261 "No suitable purchase requisitions found" typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order (PO) or perform a related action, but the system cannot find any purchase requisitions that meet the criteria specified in your request. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Matching Purchase Requisitions: There are no purchase requisitions available that match the criteria you have entered (e.g., material, plant, vendor).
  Status of Purchase Requisitions: The purchase requisitions may be in a status that does not allow them to be converted into purchase orders (e.g., they are marked as deleted or blocked).
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no results being found.
  Document Type: The document type of the purchase requisition may not be compatible with the type of purchase order you are trying to create.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location specified may not have any associated purchase requisitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or convert certain purchase requisitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Purchase Requisitions: Go to transaction ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) and check if there are any existing purchase requisitions that meet your criteria.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in the transaction are correct and not overly restrictive. You may want to broaden the criteria to see if any requisitions appear.
  Check Status: Verify the status of the purchase requisitions. If they are blocked or deleted, you may need to address those issues before proceeding.
  Document Type Compatibility: Ensure that the document type of the purchase requisition is compatible with the purchase order you are trying to create.
  Plant and Storage Location: Confirm that the plant and storage location you are using are correct and that they have associated purchase requisitions.
  User Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to view and convert the purchase requisitions. If not, contact your SAP security team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME261 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.