How To Fix MEPO891 - Only supplier quotations with status 'Awarded' are allowed here.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Only supplier quotations with status 'Awarded' are allowed here.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO891 - Only supplier quotations with status 'Awarded' are allowed here. ?

  The SAP error message MEPO891 indicates that you are trying to process supplier quotations that do not have the status 'Awarded'. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as when you are trying to create or modify a purchase order or a contract based on supplier quotations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to only allow quotations that have been awarded to be used in subsequent purchasing processes. If the quotation is still in a status other than 'Awarded' (e.g., 'Open', 'Rejected', 'Expired'), the system will prevent you from proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quotation Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code ME47 (Maintain Quotation) or ME49 (Display Quotation) to check the status of the supplier quotations you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the quotation you are attempting to use has been awarded.
  
  
  
  Award the Quotation:
  
  If the quotation