How To Fix MEPO401 - Unit test: Error in &1 &2, case &3, purchase requisition no. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Unit test: Error in &1 &2, case &3, purchase requisition no. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO401 - Unit test: Error in &1 &2, case &3, purchase requisition no. &4 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO401 typically indicates an issue encountered during the processing of a purchase requisition in the context of a unit test. This error message is often related to the Purchase Order (PO) or Purchase Requisition (PR) processing in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MEPO401 can arise due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the purchase requisition, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for the purchasing process may not be set up correctly, leading to errors during processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Unit Test Failures: If this error occurs during a unit test, it may indicate that the test case is not set up correctly or that the expected conditions for the test are not met.
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