How To Fix M7247 - No purchase order found for delivery note

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 247

• Message text: No purchase order found for delivery note

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7247 - No purchase order found for delivery note ?

  The SAP error message M7247 "No purchase order found for delivery note" typically occurs when you are trying to process a delivery note in the system, but the system cannot find a corresponding purchase order (PO) associated with that delivery note. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods receipt processing or when trying to create an invoice.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchase Order: The delivery note may not be linked to any purchase order in the system.
  Incorrect Delivery Note: The delivery note number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The delivery note may not be of a type that is expected to be linked to a purchase order.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the delivery note or purchase order numbers.
  Incomplete Data: The delivery note may not have been fully processed or created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the linkage between delivery notes and purchase orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Delivery Note: Check the delivery note number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Purchase Order: Ensure that there is a valid purchase order associated with the delivery note. You can do this by checking the relevant documents in the system.
  Review Document Types: Make sure that the delivery note is of the correct type that can be linked to a purchase order.
  Data Entry Check: Double-check for any typographical errors in the delivery note or purchase order numbers.
  Create or Link Purchase Order: If there is no purchase order, you may need to create one or link the delivery note to an existing purchase order.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings allow for the proper linkage of delivery notes and purchase orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check the details of the purchase order and delivery note.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and process the relevant documents in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for more detailed information on handling delivery notes and purchase orders.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.