How To Fix MEPO153 - Supplier address could not be copied from reference document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Supplier address could not be copied from reference document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO153 - Supplier address could not be copied from reference document ?

  The SAP error message MEPO153, which states "Supplier address could not be copied from reference document," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, where the system is trying to copy supplier information from a reference document (like a purchase order or contract) but encounters an issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Supplier Address: The reference document may not have a valid supplier address maintained in the vendor master data.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor master record may be incomplete or not properly set up, particularly the address details.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on copying address information.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data between the reference document and the current document being created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing module that affect how supplier addresses are handled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record