How To Fix 12720 - There is no data in the system for purchasing document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 720

• Message text: There is no data in the system for purchasing document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12720 - There is no data in the system for purchasing document & ?

  The SAP error message 12720, which states "There is no data in the system for purchasing document &," typically occurs when you are trying to access or display a purchasing document (like a purchase order) that does not exist in the system or has been deleted. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Document: The purchasing document number you are trying to access does not exist in the database.
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for display.
  Incorrect Document Number: There may be a typographical error in the document number you are entering.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to data inconsistency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the purchasing document number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Document