How To Fix WVLBCHECK105 - Flag set for automatic purchase order generation in plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVLBCHECK - Message Class for Check Program for Load Building

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Flag set for automatic purchase order generation in plant

What causes this issue?

The automatic purchase order indicator has been set for the
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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_INFORMATION

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WVLBCHECK105 - Flag set for automatic purchase order generation in plant ?

  The SAP error message WVLBCHECK105 indicates that there is a flag set for automatic purchase order generation in a specific plant, which may not be configured correctly or is causing issues in the procurement process. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The automatic purchase order generation flag may be incorrectly set in the material master or in the purchasing info records.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not be properly configured to allow for automatic purchase order generation.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents automatic purchase order generation (e.g., blocked for procurement).
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like vendor information or purchasing organization) may be missing or incomplete.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create automatic purchase orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and verify the settings related to purchasing and procurement.
  Ensure that the automatic purchase order generation flag is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the plant in transaction SPRO (Customizing).
  Ensure that the settings for automatic purchase order generation are enabled for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Validate Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing info records for the material and vendor are correctly maintained.
  Check if the info record allows for automatic purchase order generation.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material to ensure it is not blocked for procurement.
  If necessary, change the status to allow procurement.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to generate the purchase order has the necessary authorizations.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WVLBCHECK105 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.