How To Fix MEPO161 - No handover location exists for the handover date

MEPO161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No handover location exists for the handover date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO161 - No handover location exists for the handover date ?

  The SAP error message MEPO161, which states "No handover location exists for the handover date," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or contracts. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid handover location for the specified date in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Handover Location: The primary cause of this error is that there is no handover location defined in the system for the specified date. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete master data.
  Date Mismatch: The handover date specified in the transaction may not match any valid handover location dates in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the handover locations or the relevant purchasing documents.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the handover date or location fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Handover Locations: Verify that the handover location is