How To Fix XC151 - Purchasing document type cannot be determined for purchase requisition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Purchasing document type cannot be determined for purchase requisition

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine a purchasing document type for the purchase
requisition.

System Response

The system could <ZH>not</> create the purchase requisition in the OLTP
system.

How to fix this error?

In the Customizing for purchasing, maintain a corresponding purchasing
document type.
If you have defined several purchasing document types for purchase
requisitions, you must also define a default document type for the
transaction <ZK>ME51</>. Maintain this in Customizing for purchasing
under <ZK>Define Default Values for Document Type</>.
Note
You can change the default purchasing document type before the creation
of a purchase requisition in the OLTP system by using the user exit
'EXIT_SAPLMEPI_003'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC151 - Purchasing document type cannot be determined for purchase requisition ?

  The SAP error message XC151, which states "Purchasing document type cannot be determined for purchase requisition," typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the appropriate purchasing document type for a given purchase requisition. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The purchasing document type may not be configured correctly in the system. This includes missing entries in the customizing settings for purchasing document types.
  
  
  Purchase Requisition Type: The type of purchase requisition being used may not have a corresponding purchasing document type defined in the system.
  
  
  Document Type Assignment: The assignment of document types to the purchasing organization or plant may be incorrect or missing.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the purchase requisition.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as vendor or material master records, that prevent the system from determining the document type.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the following path:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Requisition -> Define Document Types
  
  Ensure that the relevant document types are defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Requisition Type:
  
  Check the type of purchase requisition being created. Ensure that it is valid and has a corresponding purchasing document type.
  
  
  
  Document Type Assignment:
  
  Verify the assignment of document types to the purchasing organization and plant. This can be checked in the same SPRO path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process purchase requisitions. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the vendor and material master records for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the determination of the purchasing document type.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination fails. This may require technical assistance from an ABAP developer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition)
  ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition)
  ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for purchasing processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the XC151 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.