How To Fix MM_PRIO002 - Could not determine a delivery priority

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PRIO - Messages for Requirement Prioritization

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Could not determine a delivery priority

What causes this issue?

For requirement priority &V1& and requirement urgency &V2&, no entry
exists for the delivery priority in database table PURGSD.

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?

In Customizing for requirement prioritization, assign a delivery
priority to the above combination of requirement priority and urgency.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PRIO002 - Could not determine a delivery priority ?

  The SAP error message MM_PRIO002: Could not determine a delivery priority typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system is unable to assign a delivery priority to a purchase order or a material document. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The delivery priority may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the relevant settings in the customizing (SPRO) are not maintained.
  Invalid or Incomplete Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the inability to determine a delivery priority.
  Missing Priority Assignment: The system may not have a defined relationship between the material, vendor, and delivery priority.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have a delivery priority assigned to it.
  User Exits or BAdIs: Custom code or enhancements may interfere with the standard logic for determining delivery priorities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for delivery priorities. Ensure that the delivery priorities are defined and assigned correctly.
  Check the settings under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Delivery Priorities.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master and vendor master records are complete and correctly maintained. Ensure that all necessary fields related to delivery priorities are filled out.
  Check the material type and purchasing group settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using for the purchase order has the delivery priority defined. This can be checked in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see where the determination of delivery priority is failing. This may help identify if there are any custom enhancements affecting the process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to replicate the issue and gather more context.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom enhancements, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the delivery priority determination.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and delivery priorities for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM_PRIO002 error and implement a solution to resolve it.