How To Fix /SAPAPO/CLP005 - Quotation can only be created for open RFQ processes

/SAPAPO/CLP005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CLP -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Quotation can only be created for open RFQ processes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CLP005 - Quotation can only be created for open RFQ processes ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CLP005 indicates that a quotation can only be created for open Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to create a quotation for a closed or non-existent RFQ.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed RFQ: The RFQ you are trying to reference has already been closed or completed, which means no further quotations can be created against it.
  Non-existent RFQ: The RFQ number you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Status Issues: The RFQ may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of quotations (e.g., it may be in a draft or inactive state).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create a quotation for the specified RFQ.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check RFQ Status: Verify the status of the RFQ you are trying to reference. Ensure