How To Fix PRS071 - Rejection reason not found for &1; &2 in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRS - Message class for PROF_SERV packages.

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Rejection reason not found for &1; &2 in customizing

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRS071 - Rejection reason not found for &1; &2 in customizing ?

  The SAP error message PRS071, which states "Rejection reason not found for &1; &2 in customizing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue related to the configuration of rejection reasons in the system. This error is often encountered in modules related to procurement, such as SAP Materials Management (MM) or SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system not being able to find a valid rejection reason for the specified parameters (&1 and &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Customization: The rejection reason has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the rejection reasons may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may reference a rejection reason that does not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PRS071 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant area where rejection reasons are defined. This is typically found under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Rejection Reasons.
  
  
  Ensure that the rejection reason you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Rejection Reasons:
  
  If the rejection reason is missing, you can create a new entry by clicking on "New Entries" and filling in the required fields.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that the data being processed (e.g., purchase orders, contracts) is correctly referencing the rejection reasons. Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently changed or transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), etc., where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to PRS071, as there may be updates or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PRS071 error in your SAP system.