How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC026 - Start date of item &1 deviates from purchase requisition &2-&3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Start date of item &1 deviates from purchase requisition &2-&3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC026 - Start date of item &1 deviates from purchase requisition &2-&3. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC026 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the start date of a specific item in a purchase requisition and the expected date defined in the requisition itself. This error typically arises during the processing of purchase requisitions or when creating purchase orders from requisitions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The start date of the item (which could be a delivery date or a scheduling date) does not match the date specified in the purchase requisition.
  There may be a configuration issue, or the dates may have been manually altered in a way that causes them to be inconsistent.
  The item may have been modified after the requisition was created, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Requisition:
  
  Go to the purchase requisition in question (using transaction code ME53N).
  Verify the start date and other relevant dates for the item.
  
  
  
  Review Item Details:
  
  Ensure that the item details, including the delivery date and any other date-related fields, are consistent with the purchase requisition.
  If necessary, adjust the start date of the item to match the requisition.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the start date of the item is incorrect, update it to align with the purchase requisition.
  If the purchase requisition needs to be updated, make the necessary changes to reflect the correct dates.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth checking the configuration settings related to purchase requisitions and item dates in your SAP system.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings are appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Purchase Requisition:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through adjustments, consider recreating the purchase requisition with the correct dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be relevant to your situation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to purchase requisitions and related documents.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.