How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ118 - Enter a valid follow-on document category for item &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ - Message class of MM PUR Sourcing Project

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Enter a valid follow-on document category for item &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ118 - Enter a valid follow-on document category for item &1. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ118 indicates that there is an issue with the follow-on document category for a specific item in a purchasing document. This error typically arises when the system expects a valid follow-on document category but receives an invalid or empty value instead.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Category: The follow-on document category specified for the item is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for document types or categories may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, there may be missing entries or incorrect settings in the customizing tables related to document categories.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the user has entered an incorrect value.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Category: Verify the document category for the item in question. Ensure that it is a valid category that exists in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction SPRO) and check the settings for purchasing document types and follow-on document categories. Ensure that the necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entry in the purchasing document.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the valid document categories for the specific purchasing process you are working with.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the purchasing documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.