How To Fix MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR005 - No purchase order was found for the specified selection criteria

MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR - Message Class for Purchase Order Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No purchase order was found for the specified selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR005 - No purchase order was found for the specified selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message MSGCL_OPS_SE_PUR005 indicates that no purchase order (PO) was found that matches the selection criteria you provided. This can occur in various SAP transactions related to purchasing, such as when trying to display or process purchase orders.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria you entered (such as vendor, material, date range, etc.) may not match any existing purchase orders.
  Purchase Order Not Created: There may not be any purchase orders created for the specified vendor or material.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors in the selection fields can lead to no results being found.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain purchase orders.
  Document Status: The purchase orders may be in a status that does not allow them to be displayed (e.g., deleted or archived).
  Filters Applied: If there are filters applied in the selection screen, they may be too restrictive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the criteria you entered. Ensure that