How To Fix MEREQ001 - Hold document only possible with items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREQ - Purchase Requisition

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Hold document only possible with items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREQ001 - Hold document only possible with items ?

  The SAP error message MEREQ001: Hold document only possible with items typically occurs when you are trying to put a purchase requisition (PR) on hold, but the document does not contain any line items. This error indicates that the system requires at least one item in the purchase requisition to perform the action of putting it on hold.
  Cause:
  
  No Line Items: The primary cause of this error is that the purchase requisition you are trying to hold does not have any associated line items. A purchase requisition must have at least one item to be processed or held.
  Document Type: The document type of the purchase requisition may not support the hold functionality if it is not configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Requisition:
  
  Open the purchase requisition in question and verify if there are any line items present.
  If there are no line items, you will need to add at least one item to the requisition before you can put it on hold.
  
  
  
  Add Line Items:
  
  If the requisition is indeed empty, you can add the necessary items to it. Ensure that you fill in all required fields for the items.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  If you believe the requisition should have items but still cannot put it on hold, check the configuration of the document type in the SAP system. Ensure that the document type allows for the hold functionality.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues after verifying the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) or ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition) to manage purchase requisitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to purchase requisitions and the hold functionality.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to put a purchase requisition on hold.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEREQ001 error and successfully manage your purchase requisitions in SAP.