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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 not have the items available for ordering.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the PO creation process may not match any available items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Availability: Verify that the materials you are trying to order are available in the system and have stock.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured, especially the purchasing views.
  Create Purchase Info Record: If there is no purchase info record, create one for the relevant material and vendor.
  Check Material Status: Review the material status to ensure it is not blocked for purchasing.
  Verify Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the correct plant and storage location are specified and that they have the necessary stock.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria used in the PO creation process to ensure they match available items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) to create POs or requisitions.
  Material Master Maintenance: Use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to maintain material master data.
  Purchase Info Record Maintenance: Use transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record) to create or maintain purchase info records.
  Stock Overview: Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock overview for the materials in question.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.