How To Fix MEPO876 - No document type for Purchase Order found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 876

• Message text: No document type for Purchase Order found

What causes this issue?

No purchase order document type was found in customizing table T161.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

A number range cannot be identified and the system is not able to select
the relevant INTRASTAT entries for migration

How to fix this error?

If you want to migrate INTRASTAT entries to purchase order position
please check the document type customizing for purchase order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO876 - No document type for Purchase Order found ?

  The SAP error message MEPO876 ("No document type for Purchase Order found") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid document type for a purchase order in the context of the transaction you are trying to execute. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type for the purchase order may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Purchase Order Type: The purchase order type you are trying to use may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the customizing (SPRO) may not be correctly set up for the purchase order types.
  Client-Specific Settings: The document type may be defined in a different client or not defined at all in the current client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchase Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the purchase order type you are using is valid and exists in the system.
  Check if the document type is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the purchase order with the specified document type.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings related to purchase orders are correctly set up.
  Check for any specific settings that might restrict the use of certain document types.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Configuration:
  
  If you are working in a development or test environment, ensure that the document type is also configured in the production environment if you are trying to replicate the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the document type.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on configuring purchase order document types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MEPO876 error and implement a solution to resolve it.