How To Fix M8401 - No (suitable) purchase order/item found


M8401 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

  • Message number: 401

  • Message text: No (suitable) purchase order/item found

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  • 3CAUSE&
    No purchase order exists which corresponds to your entry for a quantity
    difference posting.

    How to fix this error?

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    using the same selection method
    If you acknowledge the message by pressing ENTER, the same selection
    window will re-appear.
    using a different selection method
    Mark the new selection method. Press ENTER to obtain the selection
    window.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8401 - No (suitable) purchase order/item found ?
    The SAP error message M8401 "No (suitable) purchase order/item found" typically occurs when a user attempts to create a goods receipt or perform a related transaction, but the system cannot find a corresponding purchase order or item that matches the criteria specified in the transaction. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Purchase Order Number: The purchase order number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
    Item Not Ordered: The item being received may not be part of the purchase order, or the item number may be incorrect.
    Purchase Order Status: The purchase order may be closed, canceled, or not yet released, making it unavailable for goods receipt.
    Document Type Issues: The document type of the purchase order may not match the expected type for the transaction.
    Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location specified may not match the details in the

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