How To Fix MN525 - No PO history exists for purchasing document &, item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 525

• Message text: No PO history exists for purchasing document &, item &

What causes this issue?

No purchase order history exists for purchasing document &V1&, item
&V2&, which means that the system found not follow-on documents (goods
receipt, invoice receipt) to investigate with regard to the update of
business volume data or provision for accrued income.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please look into this matter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN525 - No PO history exists for purchasing document &, item & ?

  The SAP error message MN525 "No PO history exists for purchasing document &, item &" typically occurs when you are trying to access or display the purchase order (PO) history for a specific purchasing document and item, but the system cannot find any historical data related to that PO.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Goods Receipt or Invoice Receipt: The most common reason for this error is that there have been no goods receipts or invoice receipts posted against the purchase order item. Without these transactions, there will be no history to display.
  
  
  PO Item Not Yet Processed: The purchase order item may not have been processed yet, meaning that no transactions have been recorded against it.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Historical data may have been deleted or archived, which can lead to the absence of records for the specified PO.
  
  
  Incorrect PO or Item Number: The PO number or item number entered may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding any associated history.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the PO history.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check PO Transactions: Verify if there have been any goods receipts or invoice receipts posted against the purchase order item. You can do this by checking the PO in the system.
  
  
  Verify PO and Item Numbers: Double-check the PO number and item number you are entering to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  Review PO Status: Check the status of the purchase order. If it is still open and has not been processed, you may need to complete the necessary transactions.
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you suspect that data deletion or archiving has occurred, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate further.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view the PO history. If not, contact your system administrator to request the appropriate access.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the details of the purchase order and check for any related transactions.
  PO History Table: The relevant tables for purchase order history in SAP include EKKO (Purchasing Document Header) and EKPO (Purchasing Document Item). You can query these tables to check for existing records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN525 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.