How To Fix M7004 - In the case of individual entry, specify PO item

M7004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 004

• Message text: In the case of individual entry, specify PO item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7004 - In the case of individual entry, specify PO item ?

  The SAP error message M7004, which states "In the case of individual entry, specify PO item," typically occurs when you are trying to post a goods movement or perform an inventory transaction that requires a reference to a Purchase Order (PO) item, but the system does not have the necessary information to identify which PO item is being referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing PO Item: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a Purchase Order item to be specified, but it is not provided in the transaction.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may require a PO reference, but you are attempting to process it as an individual entry without specifying the necessary details.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a PO item for certain types of goods movements or inventory transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the PO Item: When entering the transaction, ensure that