How To Fix CMM_TIER_PRC001 - Specify either a purchase order or a sales order

CMM_TIER_PRC001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_TIER_PRC -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify either a purchase order or a sales order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_TIER_PRC001 - Specify either a purchase order or a sales order ?

  The SAP error message CMM_TIER_PRC001 indicates that the system requires either a purchase order (PO) or a sales order (SO) to proceed with a certain transaction or process. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a reference document to be specified, such as when creating a contract, processing a purchase requisition, or managing a sales order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a purchase order or sales order in the relevant transaction.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the current context, leading to the requirement for a reference document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce the need for a PO or SO in certain processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Purchase Order or Sales Order:
  
  When prompted by the error message, check the transaction screen for fields where you can enter