How To Fix AR162 - POR subscriber number is invalid

AR162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: POR subscriber number is invalid

What causes this issue?

The check digit determined on the basis of the short or long POR
subscriber number is not the same as the check digit entered, which is
the last digit of the POR subscriber number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry for the POR subscriber number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AR162 - Details

• The SAP error message AR162, which states "POR subscriber number is invalid," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with Purchase Order Requisitions (POR) or related processes. This error indicates that the subscriber number (which could refer to a vendor, customer, or other entity) being referenced in the transaction is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Subscriber Number: The subscriber number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Inactive or Deleted Subscriber: The subscriber number may refer to an entity that has been marked as inactive or has been deleted from the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the recognition of valid subscriber numbers.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to discrepancies in subscriber data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the subscriber information.
  
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