How To Fix WOG016 - Collective purchase order: error during PO generation (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOG - Materials Management, Fruits + Vegetables, General Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Collective purchase order: error during PO generation (&1)

What causes this issue?

Collective purchase order processing was called from perishables
planning. Errors occurred during purchase order generation.

System Response

A system activity could not be executed.

How to fix this error?

See the error log created by the system. For further information, see
the documentation for collective purchase orders.

Procedure for System Administrators

Technical details: function module W_FRM_GENERATE_PO.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOG016 - Collective purchase order: error during PO generation (&1) ?

  The SAP error message WOG016, which states "Collective purchase order: error during PO generation (&1)," typically occurs during the process of creating a collective purchase order. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the purchase requisitions or the materials involved.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as vendor information, material master records, or purchasing info records may be missing or incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the purchasing module can lead to errors during the generation of purchase orders.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchase orders.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or bugs that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the purchase requisitions that are being processed for the collective purchase order. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (vendors, materials, etc.) is correctly set up and available in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the purchasing module to ensure they are set up correctly for collective purchasing.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create purchase orders. This can be done by checking the user roles and permissions.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that can provide more context about the issue.
  Reprocess the Collective PO: If the error is due to a temporary issue, try reprocessing the collective purchase order after addressing any identified issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME5A (Purchase Requisitions) to investigate the requisitions involved.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to collective purchasing and purchase order creation for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.