How To Fix MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON000 - Purchase requisition &1, item &2, not approved for ordering

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON - Message class for Purchase Requisition Flexible Workflow

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Purchase requisition &1, item &2, not approved for ordering

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON000 - Purchase requisition &1, item &2, not approved for ordering ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON000 indicates that a purchase requisition (PR) has not been approved for ordering. This message typically arises in the context of the workflow process for purchase requisitions, where certain approvals are required before a requisition can be converted into a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  
  Approval Workflow Not Completed: The most common cause is that the purchase requisition has not gone through the necessary approval workflow. This could be due to:
  
  The requisition is still pending approval.
  The requisition was rejected by an approver.
  The workflow was not triggered correctly.
  
  
  
  Status of the Purchase Requisition: The status of the purchase requisition may indicate that it is not in a state that allows for ordering. For example, it may be in a "Draft" or "Blocked" status.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or in the approval process that prevent the requisition from being approved.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to convert the requisition to a purchase order may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: 
  
  Navigate to the purchase requisition in SAP and check its approval status. Ensure that it has been fully approved.
  If it is pending, follow up with the relevant approvers.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Logs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check the workflow logs and see if there are any issues or errors in the workflow process.
  
  
  
  Correct Status: 
  
  If the requisition is in a blocked or incorrect status, you may need to change it or resolve any issues that are causing the blockage.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to convert the purchase requisition into a purchase order. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Workflow Administrator: 
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or a workflow administrator to investigate any underlying configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition)
  ME54N (Release Purchase Requisition)
  ME5A (List of Purchase Requisitions)
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: 
  
  The workflow for purchase requisitions can be configured in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing).
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchase requisition workflows and approval processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.