How To Fix ME290 - PO(s) already issued for requisition &, item & (Please check)

ME290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 290

• Message text: PO(s) already issued for requisition &, item & (Please check)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME290 - PO(s) already issued for requisition &, item & (Please check) ?

  The SAP error message ME290 indicates that there are purchase orders (POs) already issued for a requisition and item combination that you are trying to process. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a purchase requisition that is already linked to existing purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Purchase Orders: The requisition you are trying to work with has already been converted into one or more purchase orders.
  Requisition Status: The requisition may be in a status that does not allow further changes or processing because it is already associated with a PO.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the requisition or item number you are trying to process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Purchase Orders:
  
  Use transaction code ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check if there are any existing purchase orders linked to the requisition and item in question.
  If there are POs, review them to determine if any changes are necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Requisition Status:
  
  Use transaction