How To Fix M7153 - Purchase order & does not contain items for a stock transfer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Purchase order & does not contain items for a stock transfer

What causes this issue?

The system did not find any item for a stock transfer in purchase order
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Possible causes of error:
You have entered the wrong purchase order number.
The purchase order you have entered is not a stock transport order and
the item category of the purchase order items is not <LB>U</>.
The purchase order you have entered is not a standard purchase order for
cross-company-code stock transfers.
You can only post goods issues for stock transport orders belonging to
this order type in the Sales and Distribution system (SD). You cannot
enter the goods issue in Inventory Management.

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?

Check whether your input is correct.
Check whether the purchase order is a stock transport order with item
type <LB>U</> or an inter-company-code stock transfer.

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ENDIF

If you have authorization, check in Customizing for Purchasing whether
goods issues for stock transport orders in the plant with this
purchasing document type are to be posted in the Shipping system or in
Inventory Management. If a delivery type has been entered in the
Customizing table, the goods issue takes place in the Shipping system.
In Customizing, choose:
Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Set Up Stock
Transport Order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7153 - Purchase order & does not contain items for a stock transfer ?

  The SAP error message M7153 indicates that a purchase order (PO) does not contain any items that are relevant for a stock transfer. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a stock transfer using a purchase order that is either empty or does not have the necessary items defined for the stock transfer process.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Purchase Order: The purchase order may not have any line items or relevant materials listed.
  Incorrect Item Category: The items in the purchase order may not be of the correct item category that allows for stock transfers.
  Document Type Issues: The document type of the purchase order may not be configured to allow stock transfer items.
  Missing Stock Transfer Information: The purchase order may lack the necessary information to identify it as a stock transfer order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order Items: Verify that the purchase order has line items and that they are relevant for stock transfer. Ensure that the items are correctly defined in the system.
  Review Item Categories: Ensure that the items in the purchase order are of the correct item category that supports stock transfers (e.g., stock transfer item categories).
  Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type used for the purchase order. Ensure that it is set up to allow stock transfer transactions.
  Create a New Purchase Order: If the current purchase order is not valid for stock transfer, consider creating a new purchase order with the correct items and settings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the details of the purchase order.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in SPRO under Materials Management (MM) for purchase order types and item categories.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchase orders and stock transfers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.