How To Fix W5072 - Please pass on parameter for open or closed purchase requisitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Please pass on parameter for open or closed purchase requisitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5072 - Please pass on parameter for open or closed purchase requisitions ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5072 – "Please pass on parameter for open or closed purchase requisitions"
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a report, transaction, or program related to purchase requisitions requires a parameter to specify whether to process open or closed purchase requisitions, but this parameter has not been provided or is missing.
  In other words, the system expects the user or the calling program to indicate if the operation should consider only open purchase requisitions, only closed ones, or both, but this input was not given.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When running reports or programs that analyze or list purchase requisitions.
  When executing custom or standard SAP transactions that filter purchase requisitions by their status.
  When a selection screen or input parameter for "open/closed" status is left blank or not passed programmatically.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide the required parameter:
  
  When running the report or transaction, ensure you specify the parameter that indicates whether you want to process open, closed, or all purchase requisitions.
  This is usually a selection option or a radio button on the selection screen labeled something like "Status of Purchase Requisition" or "Open/Closed".
  
  
  
  Check the selection screen:
  
  If you are running a custom program or report, verify that the selection screen includes a mandatory field for this parameter.
  If missing, modify the program to include this parameter or set a default value.
  
  
  
  In case of programmatic calls:
  
  If the program is called from another program or report, ensure the parameter is passed correctly.
  For example, if using function modules or BAPIs, check the import parameters for status filtering.
  
  
  
  Consult documentation or SAP notes:
  
  Sometimes, this message is triggered due to missing configuration or incorrect usage of standard reports.
  Check SAP documentation or OSS notes for the specific report or transaction you are using.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Purchase Requisition Status:
  
  Open PRs: Purchase requisitions that are not yet fully processed or converted into purchase orders.
  Closed PRs: Purchase requisitions that have been fully processed or deleted.
  
  
  
  Common Transactions/Reports:
  
  ME5A – Purchase Requisitions: List Display
  ME5K – Purchase Requisitions by Account Assignment
  Custom reports that analyze PRs may require this parameter.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for message W5072 for any specific notes related to your SAP version or module.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the program code, check where the parameter is expected and why it might be missing.
  Use transaction SE91 to look up message W5072 for more context.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing parameter specifying whether to process open or closed purchase requisitions.
  Solution: Provide the required parameter on the selection screen or in the program call.
  Additional: Check program logic, selection screens, and SAP notes for further guidance.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or report you are running, I can help with more specific instructions.