How To Fix 4F153 - The PO & , Item & does not exist in Exc. Inv. & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The PO & , Item & does not exist in Exc. Inv. & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F153 - The PO & , Item & does not exist in Exc. Inv. & & ?

  The SAP error message 4F153 indicates that a Purchase Order (PO) and its corresponding item do not exist in the specified Excise Invoice. This error typically arises in the context of excise duty processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with excise invoices related to goods movement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect PO or Item Number: The Purchase Order number or item number entered may be incorrect or does not match any existing records in the system.
  Excise Invoice Not Created: The excise invoice may not have been created for the specified PO and item.
  Data Deletion: The PO or item may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the excise invoice.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used may not be appropriate for the excise invoice processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the excise duty settings or in the integration between the purchasing and excise modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify PO and Item: Check the Purchase Order number and item number for accuracy. Ensure that they exist in the system.
  Check Excise Invoice: Ensure that the excise invoice has been created for the specified PO and item. If not, create the excise invoice.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the PO and item to ensure they are active and not deleted or archived.
  Correct Document Type: Ensure that the correct document type is being used for the excise invoice.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to excise duty and ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the PO details and J1IIN (Excise Invoice) to check the excise invoice details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on excise duty processing and purchase order management for further insights.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process excise invoices and purchase orders.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.