Display a Purchase Requisition - ME53N

Use transaction ME53N and the guidance below to view purchase requisition details. This transaction does not allow users to change a purchase requisition.

Gwen Hall-DiFabio
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Enter the transition action name, **ME53N,** in the **Command Field** or find the transaction in the **SAP Users Menu** in the **Purchasing** folder. Select the **Green Check** or **Enter** on the keyboard to launch the transaction.

On the **Display Purchase Requisition** screen, the most recent requisition displays. Select the **Other Purchase Requisition** icon.

In the pop-up that displays, enter the **Purchase Requisition** number of interest and select **Other Document.**

The requisition displays. Select the **Folder** icon to expand or collapse screen sections as necessary. In **Item Overview,** scroll to the right to view the purchase order number if the requisition is fully approved and Duke has issued the purchase order. In **Item Details,** use the drop-down to display details about each requisition line.

Select the tabs associated with each requisition line in **Items Details** to view specific information about that line. Use the **arrow** on the far right to access addition tabs.

Once the requisition is fully approved, the purchase order number will display on the **Status** tab.

Tabs of particular interest showing details by line include the following: - The **Material Data** tab shows the Material Master number (if\ applicable), the Short Text description, the Material Group, and\ the Vendor Material number. - The **Quantities/Dates** tab shows the quantity in the requisition, the\ quantity ordered in the PO, and the quantity to be delivered. It\ also shows the Request Date (date of requisition), Release Date\ (date released to become a PO), and Delivery Date (date of\ requested delivery) - The **Valuation** tab shows pricing information. - The **Account Assignment** tab shows the Cost Object, GL Account,\ Recipient, and Unloading Point. - The **Source of Supply** tab identifies the Vendor. - The **Status** tab shows the processing status, the purchase order number, and provides information on goods and invoice receipts. - The **Contact Person** tab identifies the requisitioner. - The **Texts** tab shows any text that has been included with the\ requisition. - The **Delivery Address** tab shows the building address to which the\ item will be delivered.