How To Fix MMPUR_BASE108 - Automatic purchase order creation indicator missing for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Automatic purchase order creation indicator missing for material &1

What causes this issue?

In plant &V2&, the indicator for automatic purchase order generation is
missing for material &V1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The conversion of purchase requisition &V3& into the respective purchase
orders has been canceled.

How to fix this error?

In the <DS:TRAN.MM02>purchasing view of the material</>, set the <ZH>
Automatic Purchase Order Generation</> indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_BASE108 - Automatic purchase order creation indicator missing for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_BASE108 indicates that the automatic purchase order creation indicator is missing for a specific material. This error typically arises when the system attempts to create a purchase order automatically for a material that does not have the necessary configuration set up.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have the "Automatic Purchase Order Creation" indicator set in its material master data. This indicator is essential for the system to know that it can automatically generate purchase orders for that material based on certain conditions (like stock levels, reorder points, etc.).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the automatic purchase order creation indicator is set for the material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate View:
  
  Choose the relevant views, typically the Purchasing view.
  
  
  
  Check the Automatic Purchase Order Creation Indicator:
  
  Look for the field labeled "Automatic Purchase Order Creation" or similar (this may vary based on your SAP version).
  Ensure that this indicator is checked or set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master data.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Purchase Order Creation:
  
  Try to create the purchase order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains various views that hold data relevant to different functions (e.g., purchasing, sales, inventory).
  Automatic Purchase Order Creation: This feature allows the system to automatically generate purchase orders based on predefined criteria, such as stock levels, reorder points, and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) settings.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.