How To Fix WOD1029 - The purchase order does not satisfy the restriction profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD1 - Messages for Function Group WOD1

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The purchase order does not satisfy the restriction profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD1029 - The purchase order does not satisfy the restriction profile ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WOD1029: "The purchase order does not satisfy the restriction profile":
  
  Error Message:
  WOD1029 - The purchase order does not satisfy the restriction profile
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a purchase order (PO) is being processed or released, and the system checks the PO against a restriction profile assigned to the vendor or purchasing document. The restriction profile contains rules or conditions that the PO must meet. If the PO violates any of these restrictions, the system throws this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The PO contains items or conditions that are not allowed by the restriction profile.
  The vendor or purchasing organization has a restriction profile assigned that limits certain types of POs, materials, or values.
  The PO exceeds limits or violates conditions defined in the restriction profile (e.g., price limits, quantity limits, or material group restrictions).
  The restriction profile is incorrectly maintained or too restrictive for the current PO.
  
  
  What is a Restriction Profile?
  A restriction profile in SAP is a set of rules or checks that restrict or control the creation or release of purchasing documents. It is often used to enforce compliance, control spending, or ensure purchasing policies are followed.
  Restriction profiles can be assigned to:
  
  Vendors
  Purchasing organizations
  Purchasing groups
  Document types
  
  They can restrict based on:
  
  Material groups
  Price limits
  Quantity limits
  Document types
  Other custom criteria
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Restriction Profile Assigned:
  
  Identify the restriction profile assigned to the vendor or purchasing organization.
  You can find this in vendor master data (transaction XK02 or MK02) or purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Review the Restriction Profile Settings:
  
  Use transaction OMWB or SPRO path:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Restriction Profiles
  Check the rules defined in the restriction profile.
  Look for limits on price, quantity, material groups, or document types.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Purchase Order:
  
  Check the PO details against the restriction profile rules.
  Identify which rule is violated (e.g., price too high, material group not allowed).
  
  
  
  Correct the PO or Restriction Profile:
  
  If the PO is incorrect, adjust the PO to comply with the restriction profile.
  If the restriction profile is too restrictive or incorrect, update the profile accordingly.
  Sometimes, the restriction profile needs to be changed or removed for the vendor or purchasing org.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After adjustments, try to process or release the PO again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Purchasing or Compliance Team:
  
  Since restriction profiles are often set for compliance reasons, coordinate with the purchasing or compliance department before changing profiles.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMWB - Define Restriction Profiles
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order (to check PO details)
  XK02 / MK02 - Change Vendor Master (to check assigned restriction profile)
  ME28 - Release Purchase Order (where error might appear)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to restriction profiles and PO release errors for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Customization:
  
  Restriction profiles are part of customizing in MM (Materials Management).
  They are used to enforce business rules and can be tailored to company policies.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  PO violates rules defined in the assigned restriction profile (e.g., price, quantity).
  
  
  Effect
  PO cannot be processed or released; error WOD1029 is triggered.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and adjust the restriction profile or correct the PO to comply with restrictions.
  
  
  Key Transactions
  OMWB, ME22N, XK02, ME28
  
  
  Notes
  Coordinate changes with purchasing/compliance teams to maintain control policies.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific PO number and vendor, I can help you analyze the exact restriction causing the error.