SAP Note 493315 - FAQ: Purchase requisition (general)

Component : Purchase Requisitions -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/493315 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note addresses common queries about purchase requisition management, focusing on transaction ME51N and related processes. Queries include changes in processing status after modifications in purchase order items, issues around the copying of data from material masters to purchase requisitions, and operational specifics of transaction codes ME51, ME52, ME53. The note specifies why certain system behaviors—such as non-resetting of processing status or overwriting of initial data inputs—are intentional, backed by system design or technical constraints. Solutions and corrective actions are referenced via associated notes for detailed guidance.

Key words :
system generate message me083, planning file entry updated, mrp controller fields determined, goods receipt processing time, planning file entry, purchase requisition transactions me51, goods receipt reason, planned delivery time, correction report rm06hl04, required entry field

Related Notes :

635511FAQ: Purchase requisitions in the service
530351PReq: Reference to non-existing purchase order
493318FAQ: Purchase requisition (ME51N, ME52N, ME53N)
383818ME51, ME52 and ME53 still available in the future
328907MRP controller as creator of PReqs from MRP run
182787No planning file entry with PReqs from SD/PP/PS
178306ME51: Proposal purchasing group and material group
171331Correction report for quantity ordered in PReq
88266Fixed indicator PReq - MD04
81723ME52/ME53: Incorrect status 'N' in requisitions
65839Purchase order statistics in purchase requisition