How To Fix ME786 - Shipping notification re PO & cannot be processed (item number missing)

ME786 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 786

• Message text: Shipping notification re PO & cannot be processed (item number missing)

What causes this issue?

The shipping notification relating to purchase order &V1& cannot be
processed without an item number.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Change the IDoc by entering the relevant item number
Get the supplier to send you another shipping notification

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME786 - Shipping notification re PO & cannot be processed (item number missing) ?

  The SAP error message ME786 indicates that there is an issue with a shipping notification related to a Purchase Order (PO) where the item number is missing. This error typically arises during the processing of inbound deliveries or shipping notifications in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Number: The most direct cause of this error is that the item number for the shipping notification is not provided or is incorrectly formatted.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to the omission of the item number.
  Integration Issues: If the shipping notification is being processed from an external system (like EDI), there may be issues with the data being sent.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Shipping Notification: Review the shipping notification to ensure that all required fields, especially the item number, are filled