How To Fix MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG024 - Enter a valid purchase order number.

MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG - Message class for Backend PO Extraction

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Enter a valid purchase order number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG024 - Enter a valid purchase order number. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG024 ("Enter a valid purchase order number") typically occurs when a user attempts to process a purchase order (PO) in the SAP system, but the system cannot recognize the entered PO number as valid. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect PO Number: The user may have entered an incorrect or misspelled purchase order number.
  PO Not Created: The purchase order may not have been created or saved in the system.
  PO Deleted or Closed: The purchase order may have been deleted or closed, making it no longer valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the specified purchase order.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the PO not being recognized.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type of the PO