How To Fix MRNB017 - Purch. doc. number is neither a purchase order nor a scheduling agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRNB - Messages for Revaluation (Retro Active Pricing)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Purch. doc. number is neither a purchase order nor a scheduling agreement

What causes this issue?

Purchasing document number &V1&/&V2& is neither a purchase order nor a
scheduling agreement.

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 enter a purchase order or scheduling agreement item.
If you want to include a contract item in the revaluation, you must
process the contract release orders individually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRNB017 - Purch. doc. number is neither a purchase order nor a scheduling agreement ?

  The SAP error message MRNB017 indicates that the system cannot find a valid purchase order (PO) or scheduling agreement associated with the document number you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Number: The document number you entered does not correspond to any existing purchase order or scheduling agreement in the system.
  Document Deletion: The purchase order or scheduling agreement may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document number may belong to a different type of document that is not recognized as a purchase order or scheduling agreement.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the specified document.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the document number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the purchase order or scheduling agreement number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Document Status: Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement) to verify if the document exists and is active.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document number you are using is indeed a purchase order or scheduling agreement and not another type of document.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the document. If not, contact your SAP administrator for assistance.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the document number, consult with colleagues or your purchasing department to confirm the correct number.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to search for the document:
  
  ME23N for Purchase Orders
  ME33L for Scheduling Agreements
  
  
  Check for Deletion: If the document was deleted, you may need to recreate it or find an alternative document to work with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Refer to SAP user manuals or training materials for guidance on handling purchasing documents.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MRNB017 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.