How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON145 - Please use same purchasing doc. type for header and items within a PR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Please use same purchasing doc. type for header and items within a PR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON145 - Please use same purchasing doc. type for header and items within a PR ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON145 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchasing document type of the header and the items within a Purchase Requisition (PR). This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a PR and the document types for the header and the line items do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Different Document Types: The header of the PR is set to one purchasing document type (e.g., standard, subcontracting, etc.), while one or more line items are set to a different document type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce the requirement for the header and item document types to be the same.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered or selected different document types for the header and items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Types:
  
  Open the Purchase Requisition in question.
  Verify the document type of the header and each line item.
  Ensure that all line items have the same document type as the header.
  
  
  
  Modify the PR:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you can either change the document type of the header or adjust the line items to match the header's document type.
  If you need to change the document type of the header, you may need to delete the PR and create a new one with the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the document types or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your organization's purchasing processes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users creating or modifying PRs are trained on the importance of matching document types and the implications of mismatches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding Purchase Requisitions and document types to understand the implications of different types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) and ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition) for managing PRs.
  
  By ensuring that the document types are consistent across the header and line items, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.