How To Fix M8010 - Purchase order & does not exist

M8010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Purchase order & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered a purchase order number that does not exist in the
system.

How to fix this error?

Press ENTER and correct your entry.
If the purchase order number has been wrongly quoted in your source
document, you can search for the correct number by positioning the
cursor on the field <LS>Purchase order</> and pressing F4. You can then
display all the purchase orders relating to the supplier or to the
materials listed in the invoice.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8010 - Purchase order & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M8010, which states "Purchase order & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a purchase order (PO) that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect PO Number: The purchase order number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  PO Deletion: The purchase order may have been deleted or archived in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the purchase order.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the PO not being available.
  PO Status: The purchase order may be in a status that prevents it from being accessed (e.g., closed or completed).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify PO Number: Double-check the purchase order number you are entering to ensure it is