How To Fix MM_PUR_SES050 - CanÆt create service entry sheet, ReferenceID must be maintained first.

MM_PUR_SES050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: CanÆt create service entry sheet, ReferenceID must be maintained first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES050 - CanÆt create service entry sheet, ReferenceID must be maintained first. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES050 indicates that you are trying to create a Service Entry Sheet (SES) without having a Reference ID maintained first. This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes where services are being recorded against a purchase order or contract.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create a Service Entry Sheet without specifying a reference to a Purchase Order (PO) or a Contract.
  The system requires a reference to be established before you can create the SES, as it needs to know which service or order the entry sheet is related to.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you have a valid reference ID (such as a Purchase Order number) maintained before creating the Service Entry Sheet. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  Check Purchase Order/Contract: Ensure that the Purchase Order or Contract exists and is correctly set up in the system.
  Maintain Reference ID: When creating the