How To Fix 06087 - Reference doc. not a purchase order (please enter purchase order)

06087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Reference doc. not a purchase order (please enter purchase order)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06087 - Reference doc. not a purchase order (please enter purchase order) ?

  The SAP error message "06087 Reference doc. not a purchase order (please enter purchase order)" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (like a goods receipt, invoice, or purchase requisition) that requires a reference to a purchase order (PO), but the reference document you provided is not recognized as a valid purchase order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The reference document you are trying to use is not a purchase order. It could be a different type of document, such as a contract or a scheduling agreement.
  Document Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced (e.g., it might be deleted, blocked, or not yet approved).
  Incorrect Number: The purchase order number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the purchase order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be