How To Fix MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG005 - Document types not available for purchase orders.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG - Message class for Backend PO Extraction

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document types not available for purchase orders.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG005 - Document types not available for purchase orders. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG005 indicates that the document types you are trying to use for creating purchase orders are not available or not configured correctly in the system. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured for purchase orders in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create purchase orders with the specified document type.
  Client-Specific Settings: The document type may not be available in the specific client you are working in.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently affect the availability of document types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMEC (or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types).
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is defined and active for purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create purchase orders with the specified document type.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type is available in the client you are working in. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  Review any custom code or enhancements that may affect the purchase order creation process. This may require the involvement of a developer.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  OMEC: Configuration for Document Types
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring document types and managing purchase orders.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.