How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO087 - Purchase order type &1 is not supported.

APPL_MM_PUR_PO087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Purchase order type &1 is not supported.

What causes this issue?

You have entered a purchase order type that is not supported by the
system.

System Response

When you create a new purchase order, the system inserts the purchase
order type 'NB' by default.

How to fix this error?

You can change the default entry and use any customer-defined purchase
order type (Z*) that has been copied with all dependent entries from
purchase order type 'NB'. Please use such a purchase order type.
Once the purchase order has been saved, the purchase order type is
read-only.

Procedure for System Administrators

For more information, how to create customer-defined document types for
purchase orders, see the configuration help for the following
configuration step (required role: configuration expert - business
process): Manage Your Solution -> Configure Your Solution -> Application
Area: Sourcing and Procurement -> Sub Application Area: Operational
Procurement -> Purchase Order Processing -> Define Document Types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

APPL_MM_PUR_PO087 - Details

• The SAP error message "APPL_MM_PUR_PO087 Purchase order type &1 is not supported" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order (PO) of a type that is not configured or supported in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Purchase Order Type: The purchase order type you are trying to use (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system or is not allowed for the transaction you are attempting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The purchase order type may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process that specific type of purchase order.
  System Settings: The system may be set up to restrict certain purchase order types based on specific criteria (e.g., company code, purchasing organization).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase