How To Fix ME555 - Reason for ordering & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Reason for ordering & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME555 - Reason for ordering & not defined ?

  The SAP error message ME555, which states "Reason for ordering & not defined," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid reason for ordering a particular material or service, which is necessary for processing purchase requisitions or purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reason for ordering (also known as the "Order Reason" or "Purchase Order Reason") has not been defined in the system for the specific material or purchasing document type.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary data filled in, particularly in the purchasing view.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchase requisition or order may not have a valid reason for ordering assigned.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the field for the reason for ordering blank when creating a purchase requisition or order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Reason for Ordering:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Reasons for Ordering.
  Ensure that the necessary reasons for ordering are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the purchasing view to ensure that all required fields, including the reason for ordering, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type being used for the purchase requisition or order (transaction code OME9).
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow the use of reasons for ordering.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling in the reason for ordering when creating purchase requisitions or orders.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If the error persists after checking the above configurations, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring purchasing settings and managing material master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME555 error and ensure that the reason for ordering is properly defined in your SAP system.