How To Fix V2221 - You cannot process items from the product proposal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 221

• Message text: You cannot process items from the product proposal

What causes this issue?

You have tried to start processing an item from the product proposal
but this is not possible until you enter a quantity.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a "real" item or enter the requested quantity for the product
proposal quantity. Then you can use the function you required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2221 - You cannot process items from the product proposal ?

  The SAP error message V2221, which states "You cannot process items from the product proposal," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to process a product proposal that has items that cannot be processed for various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Product Proposal Status: The product proposal may be in a status that does not allow processing. For example, it might be incomplete or not fully approved.
  Item Restrictions: Certain items in the product proposal may have restrictions or conditions that prevent them from being processed, such as missing master data or configuration issues.
  Sales Order Issues: If the product proposal is linked to a sales order, there may be issues with the sales order itself, such as missing information or incorrect item categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the items in the