How To Fix ARBERP_MAP_SD161 - Error reading purchase order number from referenced sales order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP_SD - Message class for SD integration

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Error reading purchase order number from referenced sales order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD161 - Error reading purchase order number from referenced sales order &1 ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD161 indicates that there is an issue with reading the purchase order number from a referenced sales order. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when there is an attempt to map or reference a sales order to a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchase Order: The referenced sales order does not have an associated purchase order.
  Incorrect Sales Order: The sales order number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sales order and the purchase order.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sales order or its related purchase order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper mapping of sales orders to purchase orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Order: Verify that the sales order number referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Purchase Order: Ensure that the sales order has an associated purchase order. You can do this by checking the sales order details in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency: Run consistency checks to ensure that the data between the sales order and purchase order is consistent.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and access the sales order and its related purchase order.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to sales and distribution to ensure that they are set up correctly for mapping sales orders to purchase orders.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to investigate the sales and purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ARBERP_MAP_SD161 error and implement a solution.