How To Fix EXPD038 - Purchase order & still contains items with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EXPD - Expediting

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Purchase order & still contains items with errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EXPD038 - Purchase order & still contains items with errors ?

  The SAP error message EXPD038 indicates that a purchase order (PO) still contains items with errors, which prevents the processing of the PO. This error typically arises during the processing of purchase orders in the SAP system, particularly when trying to release or post a purchase order.
  Causes of EXPD038 Error
  
  
  Incomplete Data: Some line items in the purchase order may have missing or incorrect data, such as:
  
  Missing account assignment
  Incorrect material master data
  Missing vendor information
  Incorrect pricing conditions
  
  
  
  Blocked Items: Certain items may be blocked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Blocked for procurement
  Blocked due to quality issues
  Blocked due to financial reasons
  
  
  
  Invalid Material or Vendor: The material or vendor associated with the line items may not be valid or may have been marked as inactive.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the purchase order from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Error in Conditions: Pricing conditions or other related conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to errors in the purchase order.
  
  
  Solutions to EXPD038 Error
  
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in the purchase order to identify which items are causing the error. You can do this by:
  
  Displaying the purchase order in the SAP GUI (transaction code ME23N).
  Checking the item details for any error messages or warnings.
  
  
  
  Correct Missing or Incorrect Data: For any line items with missing or incorrect data, update the necessary fields. This may include:
  
  Adding missing account assignment information.
  Correcting material or vendor details.
  Ensuring that pricing conditions are valid.
  
  
  
  Unblock Items: If any items are blocked, investigate the reason for the block and take appropriate action to unblock them. This may involve:
  
  Checking the material status in the material master.
  Reviewing any quality management (QM) blocks.
  
  
  
  Validate Material and Vendor: Ensure that the materials and vendors used in the purchase order are valid and active in the system.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the relevant settings for purchasing and materials management are correctly configured.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to make necessary changes and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the order.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the EXPD038 error. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for purchasing processes to understand the requirements for purchase orders and how to troubleshoot common issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the EXPD038 error in your SAP system.