How To Fix 6Q005 - No history found for purchasing document (ME_READ_HISTORY)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6Q - Message Class for Electronic Commerce Add-On

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No history found for purchasing document (ME_READ_HISTORY)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6Q005 - No history found for purchasing document (ME_READ_HISTORY) ?

  The SAP error message 6Q005: No history found for purchasing document (ME_READ_HISTORY) typically occurs when you attempt to access the history of a purchasing document (like a purchase order) but the system cannot find any historical data associated with that document. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  No Historical Data: The purchasing document may not have any associated history. This could be due to the document being newly created and not yet processed or because the history has been deleted or archived.
  Document Status: The purchasing document might be in a status that does not allow for history retrieval (e.g., it might be in a draft state).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the history of the purchasing document.
  Data Archiving: Historical data may have been archived, and the system is unable to retrieve it from the archive.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the purchasing document to ensure it has been processed and has associated history.
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are trying to access to ensure it is correct.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the purchasing document history. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  Review Archiving Settings: If historical data has been archived, check with your SAP Basis team to see if the data can be retrieved from the archive.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a system error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and check if there is any history available.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing documents and their history to understand how the system manages this data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.