How To Fix CZ131 - Company code & does not support purchase order text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Company code & does not support purchase order text

What causes this issue?

The company code is not marked for Message Purchase Order Text.

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?

When setting up the company codes for the general purchase order
supplement <DS:TRANS.OMR8>mark this company code as Message Purchase
Order Text.</>
Once the error has been removed, start the transaction again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ131 - Company code & does not support purchase order text ?

  The SAP error message CZ131 indicates that the specified company code does not support purchase order text. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to enter or process a purchase order that includes text, but the configuration for the company code does not allow for it.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The company code may not be configured to allow purchase order texts. This can happen if the relevant settings in the purchasing configuration are not enabled.
  Text Type: The text type being used may not be defined for the company code in the system.
  Document Type: The document type of the purchase order may not support text entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CZ131 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type you are using for the purchase order is configured to allow text.
  
  
  
  Text Type Configuration:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the settings for text types. Ensure that the text types you want to use are defined and allowed for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific company code. You can do this by navigating to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Set Up Purchase Order Texts.
  Ensure that the company code is set up to support the entry of texts in purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or modify the purchase order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchase orders with text.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CZ131 error and successfully manage purchase order texts in your SAP system.