How To Fix WOD5018 - No items exist that can be ordered to create a purchase order

WOD5018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD5 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No items exist that can be ordered to create a purchase order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD5018 - No items exist that can be ordered to create a purchase order ?

  The SAP error message WOD5018, which states "No items exist that can be ordered to create a purchase order," typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order (PO) but the system cannot find any items that meet the criteria for ordering. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Available Stock: The items you are trying to order may not have any available stock in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, such as missing purchasing views or incorrect purchasing group assignments.
  No Purchase Info Record: There may be no purchase info record for the material and vendor combination, which is necessary for creating a PO.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for purchasing or may have a status that prevents it from being ordered.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location specified may