How To Fix ME751 - Purchasing document & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 751

• Message text: Purchasing document & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME751 - Purchasing document & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ME751 indicates that a purchasing document (such as a purchase order or a purchase requisition) does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to display, change, or process a purchasing document that the system cannot find.
  Causes of ME751 Error
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Deletion: The purchasing document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable in the current database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the purchasing document.
  Document Type Issues: The document type may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data that prevent the document from being found.
  
  Solutions to ME751 Error
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the purchasing document number you are trying to access. Ensure that it is entered correctly.
  Check Document Status: Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to check if the document exists and its status.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing document. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Review Document Types: Ensure that the document type you are trying to access is valid and exists in the system.
  Consult with IT Support: If the document should exist but cannot be found, consult with your IT support team to check for any data consistency issues or to see if the document has been archived or deleted.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) or ME5A (Purchase Requisitions) to search for the document using different criteria.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for purchasing documents, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ME751 error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for more detailed information on purchasing documents and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the problem to your SAP support team for further investigation.