How To Fix XC168 - Checkbox 'No Pur. Req. Creation from APO' is active

XC168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Checkbox 'No Pur. Req. Creation from APO' is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC168 - Checkbox 'No Pur. Req. Creation from APO' is active ?

  The SAP error message XC168, which states "Checkbox 'No Pur. Req. Creation from APO' is active," typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the integration between SAP APO and SAP ERP systems, particularly regarding the creation of purchase requisitions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the checkbox "No Pur. Req. Creation from APO" is activated in the system settings. This setting prevents the automatic creation of purchase requisitions from the APO system. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Configuration Settings: The checkbox may have been intentionally activated in the configuration settings to prevent purchase requisition creation for specific materials or scenarios.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes may have led to the decision to disable automatic purchase requisition creation.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may have settings that restrict the creation of purchase requisitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following