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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy
Message number: 342
Message text: Automatic order creation not allowed. See table &1 for &2 &3
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WG342
- Automatic order creation not allowed. See table &1 for &2 &3 ?The SAP error message:
WG342 Automatic order creation not allowed. See table &1 for &2 &3
Meaning / Cause
This error occurs during the automatic creation of purchase orders (POs) or scheduling agreements from purchase requisitions or other procurement documents. The system is trying to create an automatic order, but it is not allowed due to configuration or master data settings.
The placeholders in the message:
Typically, this message appears when the system checks the automatic order creation control table (such as T024E, T024D, or a similar customizing table) and finds that automatic order creation is not permitted for the combination of purchasing group, vendor, plant, or document type involved.
Automatic order creation not allowed for the vendor or purchasing group
The vendor master or purchasing group is not flagged for automatic order creation.
Missing or incorrect entries in customizing tables
The relevant customizing table controlling automatic order creation (e.g., T024E - Purchasing Groups, or T024D - Vendor Purchasing Data) does not have the required entries or the entries are set to disallow automatic order creation.
Plant or purchasing organization settings
The plant or purchasing organization involved is not configured to allow automatic order creation.
Document type or item category restrictions
Certain document types or item categories may be excluded from automatic order creation.
Check the customizing table mentioned in the error message (&1)
Adjust the customizing settings
Check vendor master data
Check purchasing group and plant settings
Review document type and item category
Consult SAP Notes
Relevant Tables:
IMG Path for Customizing:
SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Automatic Purchase Order Creation
Transactions to check:
Aspect | Details |
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Error Message | WG342 Automatic order creation not allowed. See table &1 for &2 &3 |
Cause | Automatic order creation is not allowed due to customizing or master data settings |
Solution | Check and update customizing table &1 for key &2 and &3 to allow automatic order creation |
Key Tables | T024E, T024D, vendor master purchasing data |
Transactions | SM30, SE16N, XK02, MK02, ME59N |
IMG Path | Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Automatic Purchase Order Creation |
If you provide the actual values of &1, &2, and &3 from the error message, I can help you pinpoint the exact table and key fields to check.
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