How To Fix MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES020 - Item with document type &1 is not allowed for a direct order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES - message for MMPUR RPO

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Item with document type &1 is not allowed for a direct order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES020 - Item with document type &1 is not allowed for a direct order ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_RPO_MESSAGES020 indicates that there is an issue with the document type of an item in a direct order. This error typically arises when the system does not allow the specified document type for the direct order process.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified for the item is not configured to be used with direct orders in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the purchasing or materials management configuration may not allow the use of certain document types for direct orders.
  Item Category: The item category associated with the document type may not be compatible with direct orders.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the document type in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Document Types.
  Verify that the document type you are using is allowed for direct orders. If not, you may need to adjust the configuration or use a different document type.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Check the item category associated with the document type.
  Ensure that the item category is compatible with direct orders. You can find this in the configuration settings under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Item Categories.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchase Order Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings for direct orders are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for the purchasing organization and the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the document type in question. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific document type and its allowed usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  ME21N (to create a purchase order)
  ME22N (to change a purchase order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.