How To Fix ME184 - Please enter a message schema


ME184 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

  • Message number: 184

  • Message text: Please enter a message schema

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME184 - Please enter a message schema ?
    The SAP error message ME184 ("Please enter a message schema") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system expects a message schema to be defined but it is missing or not properly configured.
    
    Cause: Missing Message Schema: The message schema is not defined for the purchasing document type you are working with.
    Configuration Issues: The message schema may not be assigned to the relevant purchasing organization or document type. User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the message schema settings.
    Solution: To resolve the ME184 error, you can follow these steps: Check Message Schema Configuration: Go to the transaction code NACE (Message Control). Select the application area (e.g., "Purchasing"). Check if a message schema is defined for the relevant document type (e.g., Purchase Order). If not, you will need to create or assign a message schema. Assign Message Schema: In the NACE transaction, ensure that the

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