How To Fix MMPUR_BASE107 - Vendor &1 &2 is missing indicator for automatic purchase order generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_BASE - General Message Class of Component MM-PUR

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Vendor &1 &2 is missing indicator for automatic purchase order generation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_BASE107 - Vendor &1 &2 is missing indicator for automatic purchase order generation ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_BASE107 indicates that a vendor is missing the necessary indicator for automatic purchase order generation. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to generate a purchase order automatically for a vendor that has not been set up correctly in the system. Specifically, the vendor may not have the "Automatic PO" indicator activated in their vendor master data. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Vendor Master Data Configuration: The vendor master record may not have been properly configured to allow for automatic purchase order generation.
  Purchasing Organization Settings: The purchasing organization associated with the vendor may not have the necessary settings enabled.
  Material Master Data: The material associated with the vendor may not be set up correctly, or the purchasing info record may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing).
  Enter the vendor number and the purchasing organization.
  Check the "Purchasing" view for the vendor and ensure that the "Automatic PO" indicator is set. If it is not set, you will need to update the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Update Vendor Master Data:
  
  If the indicator is missing, you can update it using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor - Purchasing).
  Navigate to the "Purchasing" view and set the "Automatic PO" indicator.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Ensure that there is a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination. You can check this using transaction code ME13 (Display Info Record).
  If it is missing, create a new purchasing info record using transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Ensure that the purchasing view is correctly configured and that the material is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make these changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining vendor and material data in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 / MK03: Display Vendor
  XK02 / MK02: Change Vendor
  ME13: Display Info Record
  ME11: Create Info Record
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data and purchasing processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_BASE107 error and enable automatic purchase order generation for the specified vendor.