How To Fix ME_SWP_SIC01005 - No purchasing documents found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_SWP_SIC01 - Message class for Supplier Information Cockpit

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No purchasing documents found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_SWP_SIC01005 - No purchasing documents found ?

  The SAP error message ME_SWP_SIC01005: No purchasing documents found typically occurs in the context of the SAP MM (Materials Management) module when a user attempts to access or process purchasing documents, but the system cannot find any relevant documents based on the criteria provided.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The user may have entered incorrect or overly restrictive selection criteria (e.g., date ranges, document types, or vendor numbers) that do not match any existing purchasing documents.
  Document Status: The purchasing documents may be in a status that does not allow them to be displayed or processed (e.g., they may be deleted, archived, or not yet approved).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain purchasing documents.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to the absence of expected documents.
  Document Type Configuration: The document types may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to them not being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria used to search for purchasing documents. Ensure that the criteria are broad enough to capture existing documents.
  Verify Document Status: Check the status of the purchasing documents in the system. Ensure that they are not archived or deleted.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the purchasing documents. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to ensure that the purchasing documents exist in the database and are not missing due to data issues.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration of document types in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number), and ME2L (Purchase Orders by Vendor) to navigate purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.