How To Fix ME710 - Purchase order & is not a stock transport order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 710

• Message text: Purchase order & is not a stock transport order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME710 - Purchase order & is not a stock transport order ?

  The SAP error message ME710 typically indicates that there is an issue with the purchase order (PO) you are trying to process. The message states that the purchase order is not recognized as a stock transport order (STO), which is a specific type of order used for transferring stock between different plants within the same company.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect PO Type: The purchase order you are trying to use is not set up as a stock transport order. This can happen if the PO was created with the wrong document type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the PO as a stock transport order.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The settings in the material master or the purchasing info record may not be set up to allow for stock transport orders.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the PO may not be allowed for stock transport orders in the system