How To Fix MEPO036 - The PO cannot be put on hold

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The PO cannot be put on hold

What causes this issue?

You wish to save the purchase order in an incomplete state.

System Response

It is not possible to put POs "on hold" in this way if:
They contain service items
Volume-based, end-of-period rebates are involved

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO036 - The PO cannot be put on hold ?

  The SAP error message MEPO036, which states "The PO cannot be put on hold," typically occurs when there are certain conditions or settings that prevent a Purchase Order (PO) from being placed on hold. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  PO Status: The Purchase Order may already be in a status that does not allow it to be put on hold. For example, if the PO has already been partially or fully delivered or invoiced, it may not be eligible for hold status.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types or purchasing organizations may have restrictions that prevent them from being put on hold.
  
  
  Open Items: If there are open items associated with the PO, such as pending invoices or deliveries, the system may not allow the PO to be put on hold.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to put the PO on hold may not have the