How To Fix PPH_MRP225 - T161 entry for purchasing document type &1, category &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 225

• Message text: T161 entry for purchasing document type &1, category &2 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP225 - T161 entry for purchasing document type &1, category &2 is missing ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP225 indicates that there is a missing entry in the T161 table for a specific purchasing document type and category. This error typically occurs during the planning or procurement processes when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the specified document type and category combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the required entry for the purchasing document type and category is not defined in the T161 table. This table contains settings for various purchasing document types and their associated categories.
  Incorrect Document Type or Category: The document type or category being used may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T161 Table: 
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to access the T161 table.
  Look for the entry corresponding to the purchasing document type and category mentioned in the error message.
  If the entry is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entry:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can create the missing entry directly in the T161 table.
  Ensure that you enter the correct document type and category, along with any other required fields.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for purchasing documents in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types and ensure that the document type is correctly configured.
  Check if the document type is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific purchasing document type and category to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Tables: T161 (Purchasing Document Types), T024 (Purchasing Groups), T023 (Purchasing Organizations).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing document types and categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PPH_MRP225 error in your SAP system.