How To Fix MEPO302 - Purchase requisition &1 &2: transfer to external sourcing not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Purchase requisition &1 &2: transfer to external sourcing not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO302 - Purchase requisition &1 &2: transfer to external sourcing not possible ?

  The SAP error message MEPO302 indicates that there is an issue with transferring a purchase requisition to external sourcing. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module when trying to create or process a purchase requisition that is intended to be sourced externally.
  Causes of MEPO302
  
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data: The purchase requisition may have missing or incorrect data, such as vendor information, material master data, or purchasing organization details.
  
  
  Source List Issues: The source list for the material may not be maintained correctly. If the material does not have a valid source of supply, the system will not allow the transfer.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination, which is necessary for external sourcing.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase requisition may not be allowed for external sourcing.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or transfer purchase requisitions to external sourcing.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the transfer of the purchase requisition to external sourcing.
  
  
  Solutions to MEPO302
  
  
  Check Purchase Requisition Data: Review the purchase requisition for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out properly.
  
  
  Maintain Source List: Verify that the source list for the material is maintained correctly. You can do this by using transaction code ME01 to create or change the source list.
  
  
  Create Purchasing Info Record: If there is no purchasing info record for the material and vendor, create one using transaction code ME11.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type of the purchase requisition to ensure it is configured to allow external sourcing.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to purchasing and sourcing.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchase requisitions and external sourcing processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MEPO302 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.