How To Fix /BEV1/NE005 - Purchase order &1, item &2 is not available in Invoice Verification

/BEV1/NE005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/NE -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Purchase order &1, item &2 is not available in Invoice Verification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/NE005 - Purchase order &1, item &2 is not available in Invoice Verification ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/NE005 Purchase order &1, item &2 is not available in Invoice Verification typically indicates that there is an issue with the purchase order (PO) or the associated item when trying to process an invoice verification. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  PO Not Created or Not Released: The purchase order may not have been created or may not be in a released status.
  Item Not Relevant for Invoice Verification: The specific item in the purchase order may not be relevant for invoice verification, possibly due to the item category or settings.
  Mismatch in PO and Invoice Data: There may be discrepancies between the data in the purchase order and the invoice being processed.
  PO Item Deleted or Closed: The item in the purchase order may have been deleted or the PO may have been closed, making it unavailable