How To Fix ME703 - Purch. doc. & neither a purch. order nor a schedul. agmt.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Purch. doc. & neither a purch. order nor a schedul. agmt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME703 - Purch. doc. & neither a purch. order nor a schedul. agmt. ?

  The SAP error message ME703, which states "Purch. doc. & neither a purch. order nor a schedul. agmt.," typically occurs when you are trying to process a purchasing document that does not correspond to a valid purchase order (PO) or scheduling agreement in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when attempting to create a goods receipt, invoice verification, or other purchasing-related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document you are trying to reference may not be a valid purchase order or scheduling agreement.
  Document Deletion: The purchase order or scheduling agreement may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are entering may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Document Status: The purchase order or scheduling agreement may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., closed or blocked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the purchase order or scheduling agreement number you are entering to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Document Status: Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement) to check the status of the document. Ensure it is active and not blocked or deleted.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are trying to process is indeed a purchase order or scheduling agreement.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and process the document. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement), and ME32L (Change Scheduling Agreement).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for purchasing processes to ensure compliance with the required procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME703 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.