How To Fix MMPUR_CQTN042 - Selection of doc. types for doc. category Purchase Order is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CQTN - Message Class for Central Supplier Quotation

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Selection of doc. types for doc. category Purchase Order is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CQTN042 - Selection of doc. types for doc. category Purchase Order is not supported ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CQTN042 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of document types for the document category "Purchase Order." This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid document type that corresponds to the specified document category in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document types for purchase orders may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid for the purchase order category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document types for purchase orders are defined and correctly assigned to the relevant document category.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Usage:
  
  Check if the document type you are trying to use is valid for the purchase order category.
  Ensure that the document type is active and not set to inactive.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process purchase orders with the specified document type.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that affect the document type selection, review them to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that purchase orders can be created successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Configuration)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME22N (Change Purchase Order)
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring document types and categories in the Materials Management module.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MMPUR_CQTN042 and ensure that the document types for purchase orders are correctly configured and functional.