How To Fix MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC012 - Purchase order cannot be created as it contains errors.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC - Messages from Create PO from MPRC app

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Purchase order cannot be created as it contains errors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC012 - Purchase order cannot be created as it contains errors. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC012 indicates that a purchase order (PO) cannot be created due to errors in the data being processed. This error typically arises during the creation of a purchase order in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be missing or contain incorrect data. This can include vendor information, material numbers, quantities, or pricing conditions.
  Invalid Vendor: The vendor specified in the PO may be inactive, blocked, or not set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Issues: The material being ordered may not be set up correctly in the material master, such as missing purchasing views or incorrect valuation class.
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: If there is a purchasing info record associated with the vendor and material, it may be missing or contain errors.
  Account Assignment Issues: If the PO has account assignment categories (like cost centers or internal orders), there may be issues with the account assignment data.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the PO may have restrictions or settings that prevent the creation of the PO.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the purchase order data to ensure all required fields are filled out correctly. Pay special attention to vendor, material, quantity, and pricing information.
  Validate Vendor: Check the vendor master data to ensure the vendor is active and not blocked. You can do this using transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor).
  Review Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data for the material being ordered. Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained.
  Check Purchasing Info Records: If applicable, verify that the purchasing info record exists and is correct using transaction code ME13 (Display Info Record).
  Account Assignment Review: If the PO has account assignments, ensure that the account assignment data is valid and correctly configured.
  Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used for the PO. This can be done in the configuration settings for purchasing documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Error Logs: Check the application log for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what went wrong. You can access the application log using transaction code SLG1.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user creating the PO has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MMPUR_CRT_PO_MPRC012.