How To Fix ME706 - Item &1 of purchasing document &2 does not exist

ME706 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Item &1 of purchasing document &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Purchase order &V1& with item &V2& was not found.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different purchase order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME706 - Item &1 of purchasing document &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ME706 indicates that there is an issue with a specific item in a purchasing document. The message states that "Item &1 of purchasing document &2 does not exist," where "&1" represents the item number and "&2" represents the purchasing document number. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing processes, such as when trying to display, change, or process a purchase order or a related document.
  Causes of ME706 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number specified in the transaction does not exist in the purchasing document. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  
  
  Document Deletion: The purchasing document or the specific item may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  
  
  Document Status: The purchasing document may be in a status that does not allow for the requested operation (e.g., it may be blocked or completed).
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in