How To Fix WVMI211 - No items found for creating purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVMI - Messages about enhancements for VMI

• Message number: 211

• Message text: No items found for creating purchase order

What causes this issue?

A purchase order is to be generated in inbound processing of IDoc
ORDRSP/VMI. The system could not, however, find any order items in the
IDoc data. This can have several reasons:
The incoming IDoc did not contain any items.
The <DS:DE.LIBES>Purchase order entry: vendor</> indicator was not set
in the vendor master record for any of the items in the IDoc.

System Response

No purchase order created.

How to fix this error?

Depending on the cause of the problem, either:
make sure that your EDI partner transfers item data;
arrange for your vendor to enter orders for the materials concerned by
setting the indicator in the purchasing data view of the vendor master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WVMI211 - No items found for creating purchase order ?

  The SAP error message WVMI211: No items found for creating 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 specified in your request. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Purchase Requisitions: There may be no purchase requisitions available for conversion into a purchase order.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered (such as plant, vendor, or material) may not match any existing requisitions or items.
  Status of Requisitions: The purchase requisitions may be in a status that does not allow them to be converted into purchase orders (e.g., they may be marked as completed or deleted).
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or convert certain purchase requisitions.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not be compatible with the requisitions you are trying to convert.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Purchase Requisitions: Verify that there are valid purchase requisitions available for the items you are trying to order. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to create the purchase order are correct and match the available requisitions.
  Check Requisition Status: Look at the status of the purchase requisitions to ensure they are open and available for conversion.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that you have the necessary permissions to access and convert the purchase requisitions.
  Use Different Document Type: If applicable, try using a different document type that may be compatible with the requisitions you are trying to convert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), and ME5A (List of Purchase Requisitions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to create purchase orders.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to purchase order creation for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further troubleshooting.