How To Fix MEPO091 - Check the texts for item &1 (texts were redetermined by the system)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Check the texts for item &1 (texts were redetermined by the system)

What causes this issue?

You have supplemented the purchasing document data. The system has
redetermined the texts for the item &V1& due to the additional data.

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?

Check the item texts.

How can this happen?

You create a purchase order as follows:
Firstly, do not enter a supplier as you are still waiting for offers.
You create the data for the purchase order item.
The system uses the purchase order texts from the material master.
You have chosen a supplier and enter this supplier in the purchase
order.
The system redetermines the purchase order texts and now uses the texts
from the purchasing info record for the supplier and material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO091 - Check the texts for item &1 (texts were redetermined by the system) ?

  The SAP error message MEPO091 indicates that there is an issue with the texts for a specific item in a purchasing document (like a purchase order or a contract). The message states that the texts for the item were redetermined by the system, which means that the system has attempted to update or retrieve the text information for that item, but there is a problem that needs to be addressed.
  Cause:
  
  Text Redetermination: The system may have redetermined the texts due to changes in the document or related master data (like vendor or material master).
  Missing Texts: The texts that are expected for the item may not be available or properly maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect how texts are handled for purchasing documents.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the texts not being found or displayed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Texts: Go to the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order or contract) and check the texts for the specific item. Ensure that the texts are correctly maintained.
  Review Master Data: Check the related master data (vendor, material, etc.) to ensure that the texts are properly defined there.
  Re-enter Texts: If the texts are missing or incorrect, re-enter them manually in the purchasing document.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to text management in purchasing documents. This may involve checking the settings in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling text determination and redetermination.
  System Logs: Check system logs or error logs for any additional information that might help diagnose the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME31K (Create Contract) to view and edit purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to text determination.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect text determination.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.