How To Fix MMPUR_CRFQ001 - You can't delete central RFQ &1. Set the status to 'In Preparation' first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CRFQ - Message Class for Central Request For Quotation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You can't delete central RFQ &1. Set the status to 'In Preparation' first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CRFQ001 - You can't delete central RFQ &1. Set the status to 'In Preparation' first ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CRFQ001 indicates that you are trying to delete a central Request for Quotation (RFQ) that is currently in a status that does not allow deletion. Specifically, the system requires that the RFQ's status be set to "In Preparation" before it can be deleted.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the RFQ is in a status that prohibits deletion. In SAP, RFQs can have various statuses, and only those that are marked as "In Preparation" can be deleted. This is a safeguard to prevent accidental deletion of RFQs that may be in use or have been processed further along in the procurement process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Change the Status of the RFQ:
  
  Navigate to the RFQ in question using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., ME41 for creating RFQs, ME42 for changing RFQs).
  Open the RFQ and look for the option to change its status.
  Set the status to "In Preparation." This may involve editing the RFQ and saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the RFQ:
  
  Once the RFQ status is set to "In Preparation," you can proceed to delete the RFQ.
  Use the delete function in the RFQ transaction to remove the RFQ from the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME41: Create RFQ
  ME42: Change RFQ
  ME43: Display RFQ
  ME47: Maintain Quotation
  ME48: Maintain Quotation (for multiple RFQs)
  
  
  
  Status Management:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the different statuses that an RFQ can have in SAP. Understanding these statuses can help you manage RFQs more effectively and avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of the RFQ and to delete it. If you encounter issues with permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP training materials for more detailed information on managing RFQs and understanding their statuses.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the RFQ as needed.