How To Fix MM_PUR_SES189 - Purchase order item &1 no material specified.

MM_PUR_SES189 - Overview

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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