How To Fix MEPO005 - Incomplete purchase order only processable using new ordering transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Incomplete purchase order only processable using new ordering transaction

What causes this issue?

Purchase order &V1& is not yet complete and has therefore been put on
hold.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please process the purchase order that is
<DS:GLOS.3EEF130430F5D211BDF10004ACE6148F>on hold</> using the new
Enjoy ordering transaction: <LS>Purchasing -> Purchase order -> Change
</>.
<DS:TRAN.ME22N>Perform function</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO005 - Incomplete purchase order only processable using new ordering transaction ?

  The SAP error message MEPO005 indicates that the purchase order (PO) you are trying to process is incomplete and can only be processed using the new ordering transaction. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchase orders that have not been fully defined or are missing critical information.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Required Fields: The purchase order may be missing essential information such as vendor details, material numbers, quantities, or pricing conditions.
  Incomplete Document Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed further, such as being in a draft state or not fully saved.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain fields to be filled out before a purchase order can be processed.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are using may not support the processing