How To Fix MM_PUR_SES012 - Please maintain the purchase order reference

MM_PUR_SES012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Please maintain the purchase order reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES012 - Please maintain the purchase order reference ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES012, which states "Please maintain the purchase order reference," typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes. This error indicates that a purchase order reference is required but has not been provided in the relevant transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchase Order Reference: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a purchase order reference to be entered, but it has not been provided in the document you are trying to process (e.g., a purchase requisition, purchase order, or goods receipt).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a purchase order reference for certain transactions, and these settings may not be aligned with the current process.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the field for the purchase order reference or enter it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Purchase Order Reference: The simplest solution is to ensure that you enter a valid purchase