How To Fix WB729 - No store purchase orders possible for the article

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 729

• Message text: No store purchase orders possible for the article

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB729 - No store purchase orders possible for the article ?

  The SAP error message WB729, which states "No store purchase orders possible for the article," typically occurs in the context of materials management and purchasing processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a purchase order for a specific article (material) due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes of WB729 Error
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues:
  
  The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. For example, it may not have the necessary purchasing views or may not be marked as a purchasable item.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record:
  
  There may be no purchasing info record for the vendor and material combination. The purchasing info record contains important data for purchasing processes.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  The material may have a status that prevents it from being ordered, such as being marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues:
  
  The material may not be assigned to the correct plant or storage location, or the plant may not be set up for purchasing.
  
  
  
  Vendor Issues:
  
  The vendor may not be set up correctly, or there may be issues with the vendor's status that prevent purchasing.
  
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions:
  
  The document type used for the purchase order may not be allowed for the specific material or vendor.
  
  
  
  Solutions to WB729 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material is correctly set up in the material master. Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained and that the material is marked as "purchasable."
  
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If there is no purchasing info record for the vendor and material, create one. If it exists, ensure it is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check the material status in the material master. If it is blocked or inactive, update it to allow purchasing.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. If necessary, update the material master to reflect the correct assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Setup:
  
  Review the vendor's setup in the system. Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing data maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type being used for the purchase order. Ensure that it is allowed for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to check and maintain relevant data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create purchase orders for the specified material and vendor.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WB729 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.