How To Fix MM_PUR_QTN026 - No document type maintained for the supplier quotation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_QTN - Message class of MM PUR QTN

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No document type maintained for the supplier quotation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_QTN026 - No document type maintained for the supplier quotation. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_QTN026 indicates that there is no document type maintained for the supplier quotation in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a supplier quotation without the necessary configuration in place.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a document type defined for supplier quotations in the relevant configuration settings. This can happen if:
  
  The document type for supplier quotations has not been set up in the system.
  The document type is not assigned to the relevant purchasing organization or company code.
  There may be a missing or incorrect configuration in the purchasing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the document type for supplier quotations is properly configured in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types
  
  
  
  
  Define Document Type:
  
  Check if the document type for supplier quotations (usually "RQ" or similar) is defined.
  If it is not defined, create a new document type for supplier quotations.
  Ensure that you assign the necessary attributes to the document type, such as number range, purchasing organization, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type to Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  You can do this in the same configuration area or by navigating to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Assign Document Types to Purchasing Organizations
  
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to create or process the supplier quotation has the necessary authorizations to use the document type.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of a supplier quotation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME41 (Create Supplier Quotation) to test the functionality after configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring purchasing document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_QTN026 error and successfully create or process supplier quotations in SAP.