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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 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.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Check the customizing table mentioned in the error message (&1)  
  
  Go to transaction SM30 or SE16N and display the table &1.
  Look for the entry with key &2 and &3.
  Verify if automatic order creation is allowed (usually a flag or indicator field).
  
  
  
  Adjust the customizing settings  
  
  If automatic order creation is not allowed but should be, update the relevant entry to permit it.
  For example, in table T024E (Purchasing Groups), ensure the field "Automatic PO creation allowed" is set.
  
  
  
  Check vendor master data  
  
  Use transaction XK02 or MK02 to check vendor purchasing data.
  Verify if the vendor is flagged for automatic order creation for the relevant purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Check purchasing group and plant settings  
  
  Use transaction OMX1 or relevant IMG path to check purchasing group settings.
  Verify plant parameters in SPRO under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Define Plant Parameters.
  
  
  
  Review document type and item category  
  
  Ensure the document type used supports automatic order creation.
  Check item category settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes  
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to automatic order creation.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Relevant Tables:  
  
  T024E - Purchasing Groups  
  T024D - Vendor Purchasing Data  
  T024 - Purchasing Organizations  
  EKKO / EKPO - Purchase order header/item tables (for reference)
  
  
  
  IMG Path for Customizing:
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Automatic Purchase Order Creation
  
  
  Transactions to check:  
  
  ME59N - Automatic PO creation from purchase requisitions  
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order  
  ME52N - Change Purchase Requisition (to check source document)
  
  
  
  
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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.