How To Fix MMPUR_PO_INTERCOMP013 - Purchase order update failed for item &1 &2 - item &1 &2 not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_PO_INTERCOMP - Message class for Intercompany Processes for Purchase Order

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Purchase order update failed for item &1 &2 - item &1 &2 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_PO_INTERCOMP013 - Purchase order update failed for item &1 &2 - item &1 &2 not found. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_PO_INTERCOMP013 indicates that there was an issue updating a purchase order (PO) for a specific item. The message states that the item specified (identified by &1 and &2) could not be found. This error typically occurs in the context of intercompany purchasing processes.
  Causes:
  
  Item Not Found: The item number specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the item may not have been created or activated in the relevant plant or company code.
  Incorrect Purchase Order: The purchase order being referenced may not be valid or may have been deleted or archived.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the purchase order or the items.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the purchase order or the item in question.
  Intercompany Configuration: If this is an intercompany transaction, there may be configuration issues in the intercompany setup.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Item Existence: Check if the item number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and entering the item number to see if it is active and available in the relevant plant.
  Check Purchase Order: Review the purchase order in question (transaction code ME23N) to ensure it is valid and that the item is listed correctly.
  Correct Data Entry: If there was a typo or incorrect entry, correct the purchase order or item details as necessary.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the purchase order and item.
  Check Intercompany Configuration: If this is an intercompany transaction, review the configuration settings for intercompany purchasing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MM03: Display Material
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to intercompany purchasing and purchase order processing for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.