How To Fix 4F101 - Enter a valid purchase order

4F101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter a valid purchase order

What causes this issue?

The purchase order that you have just selected is from a different
vendor than the one that you first entered, so it cannot be correct.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different purchase order.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F101 - Enter a valid purchase order ?

  The SAP error message 4F101 ("Enter a valid purchase order") typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires a valid purchase order (PO) number, but the entered PO number is either invalid, does not exist, or is not accessible in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid PO Number: The entered purchase order number does not exist in the system.
  PO Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it may be closed or deleted).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or process the specified purchase order.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the PO number entered.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify PO Number: Double-check the purchase order number for any typographical errors. Ensure that you are entering the correct number.
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