How To Fix V2224 - Purchase requisition could not be created for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Purchase requisition could not be created for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2224 - Purchase requisition could not be created for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message V2224, which states "Purchase requisition could not be created for item &1," typically occurs during the procurement process when the system is unable to generate a purchase requisition for a specific item. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may be incomplete or missing. This includes essential information such as purchasing group, purchasing organization, or material type.
  
  
  Item Category Issues: The item category assigned to the purchase requisition may not be appropriate for the type of procurement being attempted.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type for the purchase requisition may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: If the item requires an account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order), and this information is missing or incorrect, the purchase requisition cannot be created.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for purchasing or have a status that prevents it from being procured.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the item may not be set up correctly or may not exist.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to create the purchase requisition may lack the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the material master and vendor master data are complete and accurate. Ensure that all required fields are filled in.
  
  
  Review Item Category: Ensure that the item category is appropriate for the type of procurement. You may need to change the item category or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type for purchase requisitions in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Account Assignment: If the item requires an account assignment, ensure that the necessary information is provided and correct.
  
  
  Material Status: Check the material status in the material master to ensure it is not blocked for purchasing.
  
  
  Plant and Storage Location: Verify that the plant and storage location are correctly set up and that they exist in the system.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create purchase requisitions. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) to test the creation process and ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to view existing requisitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.