How To Fix MM_PUR_COMMON_API013 - Purchase order has not been saved. The following warnings occurred:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_COMMON_API - Common messages for MM-PUR APIs

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Purchase order has not been saved. The following warnings occurred:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_COMMON_API013 - Purchase order has not been saved. The following warnings occurred: ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_COMMON_API013 indicates that a purchase order (PO) has not been saved due to one or more warnings that occurred during the processing of the PO. This message typically arises in the Materials Management (MM) module when there are issues that need to be addressed before the purchase order can be successfully saved.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields in the purchase order may not have been filled out.
  Invalid Data: There may be invalid entries in fields such as vendor, material, or quantity.
  Warnings from Custom Validations: Custom validations or user exits may trigger warnings based on business rules.
  Account Assignment Issues: Problems with account assignment or cost center may prevent the PO from being saved.
  Vendor Blocked: The vendor associated with the purchase order may be blocked for purchasing.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being ordered (e.g., discontinued).
  Currency Issues: Currency settings or exchange rates may not be valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Warnings: Check the warning messages that are displayed when you attempt to save the purchase order. These messages will provide specific details about what needs to be corrected.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Validate Data: Double-check the entries for accuracy, including vendor, material, and quantities.
  Check Vendor Status: Verify that the vendor is not blocked and is active for purchasing.
  Review Account Assignments: Ensure that all account assignments are correct and that the cost center or internal order is valid.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate any custom validations or configurations that may be causing the warnings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to access the purchase order and review the details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation for the Materials Management module for more detailed information on purchase order processing.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the warnings are being generated.
  
  By addressing the specific warnings and ensuring that all required data is correct, you should be able to successfully save the purchase order.