How To Fix 4F151 - The entered PO has to be of type '&' !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: The entered PO has to be of type '&' !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F151 - The entered PO has to be of type '&' ! ?

  The SAP error message 4F151 indicates that the Purchase Order (PO) you are trying to process is not of the expected type. The message states: "The entered PO has to be of type '&'!" where '&' represents the specific type of PO that the system expects.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use a Purchase Order that is not of the required type for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  The system is configured to only accept certain types of POs for specific processes (e.g., standard POs, contract POs, etc.).
  There may be a mismatch between the PO type and the document type expected by the transaction or process you are executing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the PO Type: Verify the type of the Purchase Order you are trying to use. You can do this by checking the PO in the SAP system (using transaction ME23N) and looking at the document type.
  
  
  Use the Correct PO Type: If the PO type is incorrect, you will need to either:
  
  Create a new Purchase Order of the correct type.
  Modify your process to accommodate the type of PO you have, if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe the PO type should be accepted, check with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to allow the PO type you are using for the transaction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources to understand the specific requirements for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Document Types: Understand the different document types in your SAP system and their purposes. This can help you identify the correct type needed for your transaction.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the specific type of Purchase Order you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.