How To Fix APPL_COMMON005 - More than one purchase order found for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_COMMON -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: More than one purchase order found for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_COMMON005 - More than one purchase order found for & ?

  The SAP error message APPL_COMMON005 indicates that the system has found more than one purchase order (PO) that matches the criteria specified in your transaction. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a document (like a goods receipt or invoice) that references a purchase order, but the system identifies multiple POs that could potentially match the input criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Purchase Orders: The most common cause is that there are multiple purchase orders in the system that meet the selection criteria you provided (e.g., vendor, material, etc.).
  Incorrect Input: The input data may not be specific enough to uniquely identify a single purchase order.
  Data Duplication: There may be duplicate entries in the system that are causing confusion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: When prompted for a purchase order, ensure that you provide more specific criteria to narrow down the search. This could include additional fields such as:
  
  Vendor
  Material number
  Purchase organization
  Purchase group
  Document type
  
  
  
  Review Existing Purchase Orders: Use transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) or ME2L (Purchase Orders by Vendor) to review the existing purchase orders that match your criteria. This will help you identify why multiple POs are being returned.
  
  
  Select the Correct Purchase Order: If you can see the list of purchase orders, manually select the correct one that you want to process.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Investigate if there are any duplicate purchase orders in the system that may need to be cleaned up or consolidated.
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing purchase orders, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling purchase orders and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_COMMON005 error and successfully process your transaction.