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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No purchase order exists which corresponds to your entry for a quantity
difference posting.

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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