How To Fix MM_PUR_SES188 - Purchase order item &1 is deleted or blocked.

MM_PUR_SES188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Purchase order item &1 is deleted or blocked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES188 - Purchase order item &1 is deleted or blocked. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES188 indicates that a purchase order item is either deleted or blocked, which prevents further processing of that item. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing and materials management when trying to perform actions on a purchase order (PO) that is no longer valid.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Purchase Order Item: The item in question has been deleted from the purchase order, either manually or through a system process.
  Blocked Purchase Order Item: The item is blocked for various reasons, such as:
  The item is blocked for further processing due to issues with the vendor or material.
  The item is blocked due to a quality inspection or other compliance issues.
  The purchase order itself is in a blocked status.
  
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Status:
  
  Navigate to the purchase order in question using transaction code ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Verify if the item is indeed deleted or blocked. If it is blocked, check the reasons for the