How To Fix MEPO895 - This purchase order was created externally and cannot be changed.

MEPO895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 895

• Message text: This purchase order was created externally and cannot be changed.

What causes this issue?

This purchase order was created from an external system. You cannot
change it within this system.

System Response

You can only display this purchase order in this system.

How to fix this error?

If you need to change this purchase order, please change it in the
system in which it was created.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MEPO895 - Details

• The SAP error message MEPO895 indicates that the purchase order (PO) you are trying to modify was created externally, meaning it was generated outside of the SAP system (for example, through an external procurement system or interface). As a result, the system restricts changes to this PO to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Creation: The purchase order was created by an external system or interface, which may not allow for direct modifications within SAP.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in SAP may restrict changes to POs created externally to prevent discrepancies between systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify externally created POs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PO Source: Verify how the purchase order was created. If it was indeed created externally, you will need to make changes in the external system or through the appropriate interface.
  Contact External System Administrator: If you need to make changes, reach out to the administrator