How To Fix MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG058 - Purchase order history not found for document type &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Purchase order history not found for document type &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG058 - Purchase order history not found for document type &1. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG058 indicates that the system could not find any purchase order history for the specified document type. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a purchase order (PO) and the system cannot retrieve the historical data associated with that PO.
  Causes:
  
  No Historical Data: The purchase order may not have any historical data recorded. This can happen if the PO has not been fully processed (e.g., no goods receipt or invoice receipt has been posted).
  Document Type Issues: The document type specified may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be set up to maintain historical data.
  Data Deletion: Historical data may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of records for the specified document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the purchase order history.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing module that prevent the retrieval of historical data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Purchase Order Status: Verify the status of the purchase order to ensure that it has been fully processed. Check if there are any goods receipts or invoice receipts associated with the PO.
  Review Document Type Configuration: Ensure that the document type used for the purchase order is correctly configured in the system to maintain historical data. This can be checked in the configuration settings of the purchasing module.
  Data Recovery: If historical data has been deleted or archived, consult with your SAP Basis or data management team to see if it can be restored.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchase order history. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and check for any associated history.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchase order processing and history management.
  Community Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message MM_PUR_PO_EXT_MSG058.