How To Fix M8023 - Purchase order & not created in company code &

M8023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Purchase order & not created in company code &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a purchase order number that does not exist in the
company code in which you are working.

How to fix this error?

Check the PO number and the company code.
If the purchase order number is wrong:
Correct the PO number.
If the company code is wrong ...
... and the current screen is the initial screen:
Choose F3 and start processing from the beginning.
You can now enter the correct company code number
and re-enter the purchase order number.
... and the current screen is the <LS>New item</> processing screen:
Choose <LS>Cancel</>. Via the menu <LS>Edit</>, you can then
change the company code. Then you can re-enter the
PO number via <LS>New item</> --> <LS>Purchase order</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8023 - Purchase order & not created in company code & ?

  The SAP error message M8023 typically indicates that a purchase order (PO) could not be created for a specific company code due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured for purchasing activities. This includes settings in the purchasing organization, vendor master data, or company code settings.
  
  
  Vendor Issues: The vendor associated with the purchase order may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the purchase order may not have the necessary authorizations for the specified company code.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the purchase order may not be allowed for the specified company code.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: There may be issues with the account assignment category or the related GL accounts that are not