How To Fix /CWM/SE_ESOA005 - Purchase order item (&1 ; &2) could not be determined

/CWM/SE_ESOA005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/SE_ESOA -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Purchase order item (&1 ; &2) could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/SE_ESOA005 - Purchase order item (&1 ; &2) could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/SE_ESOA005 indicates that a purchase order item could not be determined for the specified parameters. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Extended Service-Oriented Architecture (ESOA) or when working with the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or other procurement-related modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchase Order Number or Item: The purchase order number (&1) or item number (&2) provided in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incomplete information in the purchase order.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchase order or its items.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the purchase order from being recognized.
  Document Status: The purchase order or item may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., deleted, blocked, etc.).
  
  
  Solution:
  
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