Message type: E = Error
Message class: MM_PUR_SES -
Message number: 189
Message text: Purchase order item &1 no material specified.
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MM_PUR_SES189
- Purchase order item &1 no material specified. ?The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES189 indicates that a purchase order item is missing a material specification. This error typically occurs when creating or processing a purchase order in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
Cause: Missing Material Number: The purchase order item does not have a material number specified. This can happen if the material field is left blank during the creation of the purchase order. Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the purchase order may not require a material number, or it may be incorrectly configured. Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to the omission of the material number.
Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly for the specific purchasing scenario.
Solution: Check Purchase Order Item: Go to the purchase order in question and verify that the material
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