How To Fix ME672 - No order type (purchase order) defined for order type &1 (requisition)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 672

• Message text: No order type (purchase order) defined for order type &1 (requisition)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME672 - No order type (purchase order) defined for order type &1 (requisition) ?

  The SAP error message ME672 indicates that there is no order type defined for a specific purchase requisition type. This typically occurs when you are trying to convert a purchase requisition into a purchase order, but the system cannot find a corresponding order type for the requisition type you are using.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the order type has not been set up in the system. This can happen if the order type for the purchase requisition has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Purchase Requisition Type: The purchase requisition type being used may not have a corresponding purchase order type defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the order type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME672 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Order Types.
  Ensure that there is a valid order type defined for the purchase requisition type you are trying to convert. If not, you will need to create or modify the order type.
  
  
  
  Define Order Type for Purchase Requisition:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the settings for Assign Purchase Requisition Types to Purchase Order Types.
  Make sure that the purchase requisition type you are using is correctly assigned to a purchase order type.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Requisition Type:
  
  Verify that the purchase requisition type you are using is correct and active. You can check this in the purchase requisition document itself.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or convert purchase orders. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to work with purchase requisitions and orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring purchase order types and requisition types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME672 error and successfully convert your purchase requisition into a purchase order.