How To Fix MEPO082 - Purchase requisition still contains items with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Purchase requisition still contains items with errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO082 - Purchase requisition still contains items with errors ?

  The SAP error message MEPO082 indicates that a purchase requisition (PR) still contains items that have errors, preventing the processing of the requisition. This error typically arises during the creation or processing of purchase requisitions in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP.
  Causes of MEPO082
  
  
  Incomplete Data: Some items in the purchase requisition may have missing or incorrect data, such as:
  
  Missing material numbers
  Incorrect quantity or unit of measure
  Missing vendor information
  Invalid account assignment
  
  
  
  Blocked Items: Items may be blocked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is blocked for procurement.
  The vendor is blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Invalid Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to errors in the purchase requisition.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: If the account assignment category is not compatible with the item type, it can lead to errors.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how purchase requisitions are processed.
  
  
  Solutions to MEPO082
  
  
  Check Item Details: Review the items in the purchase requisition for any missing or incorrect data. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Validate Material and Vendor: Ensure that the materials and vendors associated with the requisition are active and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  Review Account Assignment: Check the account assignment category for each item and ensure it is appropriate for the type of item being ordered.
  
  
  Use Transaction ME53N: Use transaction ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to view the details of the requisition and identify which items are causing the error. The error messages will typically provide more specific information about the problematic items.
  
  
  Check for Blocked Items: Verify if any items are blocked for procurement or if the vendor is blocked. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct and that there are no underlying configuration issues.
  
  
  Error Log Review: Check the error log for more detailed information about the errors associated with the purchase requisition items.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchase requisition processing and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the MEPO082 error message in SAP.