How To Fix WG342 - Automatic order creation not allowed. See table &1 for &2 &3

WG342 - Overview

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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:
  
  &1 = Name of the customizing table that contains the relevant control data.
  &2 = Key field value (e.g., purchasing group, plant, vendor).
  &3 = Additional key or reason code.
  
  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.
  
  Common Causes
  
  
  Automatic order creation not allowed for the vendor or purchasing group
  The vendor master or purchasing group is not