How To Fix ME461 - Not all purchasing documents displayed due to invalid data


ME461 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

  • Message number: 461

  • Message text: Not all purchasing documents displayed due to invalid data

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  • What causes this issue?

    The list contains purchasing documents whose data is now invalid. For
    example, a purchasing document item may contain a plant that no longer
    exists, or a purchasing document may contain a company code that no
    longer exists.

    System Response

    The affected purchasing documents are not displayed in the list.

    How to fix this error?

    To display the full list of purchasing documents, it is first necessary
    to set up the missing plants or company codes again.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME461 - Not all purchasing documents displayed due to invalid data ?
    The SAP error message ME461, which states "Not all purchasing documents displayed due to invalid data," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data being processed in the purchasing documents. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to display or process purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other related documents.
    Causes:
    
    Invalid or Incomplete Data: The purchasing documents may contain invalid or incomplete data, such as incorrect vendor information, material numbers, or document types.
    Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the database, such as missing entries in related tables.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain purchasing documents.
    Document Status: The status of the purchasing documents may not allow them to be displayed (e.g., if they are archived or deleted).
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing the documents not to display correctly. Solutions: Check

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