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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in correctly.
  Correct Data Entry: If the item number is missing, enter the correct item number and try processing the shipping notification again.
  Review Integration Settings: If the shipping notification is coming from an external system, check the integration settings to ensure that the item number is being sent correctly.
  Consult SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message ME786.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the item number is being lost or not populated.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VL32N (Change Outbound Delivery) to check the relevant documents.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing the shipping notification has the necessary permissions to view and edit the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the shipping notification can be processed without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ME786 error in SAP.