How To Fix M8036 - Purchase order item & & does not exist

M8036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Purchase order item & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

There is no item with the specified number in the purchase order.

How to fix this error?

Check your input and correct it if necessary. If your input was correct,
the invoice contains an error. To find the right PO and item number, you
can generate a list of all purchase orders for the supplier or for the
materials specified in the invoice by positioning the cursor on the
field <LS>Purchase order</> and pressing F4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8036 - Purchase order item & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M8036, which states "Purchase order item & & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a purchase order item 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 Purchase Order Number: The purchase order number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Deleted or Inactive Purchase Order: The purchase order or the specific item may have been deleted or is no longer active in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or process the purchase order.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between different modules or systems.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number associated with the purchase order may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Purchase Order Number: Double-check the