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

MMPUR_CQTN042 - Overview

• 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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MMPUR_CQTN042 - Details

• 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