How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_IA_PRSL036 - Approved PRs with Same Item Category

MMPUR_REQ_IA_PRSL036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_IA_PRSL - Messages for Intelligent Approval for Purchase Requisitions

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Approved PRs with Same Item Category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_IA_PRSL036 - Approved PRs with Same Item Category ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_IA_PRSL036 indicates that there are approved Purchase Requisitions (PRs) that have the same item category. This error typically arises in the context of procurement processes within SAP, particularly when trying to create or process purchase requisitions that conflict with existing approved requisitions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  There are multiple approved purchase requisitions for the same material or service that share the same item category.
  The system does not allow the creation of a new purchase requisition for the same item category if there are already approved requisitions in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Existing Purchase Requisitions:
  
  Check the existing approved purchase requisitions to identify those that have the same item category.
  You can use transaction codes like ME5A (List of Purchase Requisitions) to view the details of the requisitions.
  
  
  
  Consolidate Requisitions:
  
  If possible, consolidate the requirements into a single purchase requisition. This can help avoid duplication