How To Fix WOST_WSPO_TOOLS009 - No message determination prodcedure assigned for purchase orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_WSPO_TOOLS - Message Class for PO tools

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No message determination prodcedure assigned for purchase orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS009 - No message determination prodcedure assigned for purchase orders ?

  The SAP error message WOST_WSPO_TOOLS009 indicates that there is no message determination procedure assigned for purchase orders in the system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process a purchase order and needs to determine how to send messages (like order confirmations, purchase order outputs, etc.) but cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Determination Procedure: The message determination procedure for purchase orders has not been defined or assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for message determination may not be properly set up in the relevant customizing settings.
  Document Type Issues: The specific document type of the purchase order may not have a message determination procedure assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Message Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction SPRO.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Messages > Message Control.
  Check if a message determination procedure is defined for the relevant document type (e.g., purchase orders).
  
  
  
  Assign Message Determination Procedure:
  
  If a procedure is not assigned, you will need to create or assign one.
  In the same area, you can define a new message type or modify an existing one to ensure it is linked to the purchase order document type.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type used for the purchase order has the correct message determination procedure assigned.
  This can be done in the same customizing area under Define Message Types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a test purchase order to see if the error persists.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured to generate the desired messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Types: These are used to define how messages are sent (e.g., print, email, etc.) and can be customized based on business requirements.
  Output Determination: This is a critical part of the purchasing process in SAP, as it ensures that the right stakeholders receive the necessary documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as NACE (for output types) and ME9A (for output determination) to manage and troubleshoot output settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your purchase orders can generate the necessary messages as intended.