How To Fix O1050 - Purchasing document & & not found (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Purchasing document & & not found (&)

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.purchasing document>Purchasing document</> not available in
current system.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid document number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1050 - Purchasing document & & not found (&) ?

  The SAP error message O1050 indicates that a purchasing document (such as a purchase order or a purchase requisition) could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a purchasing document that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Deletion: The purchasing document may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that prevents it from being accessed (e.g., closed or completed).
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the system is integrated with other systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Document Status: Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to check the status of the document.
  Search for Document: Use the search functionality in the relevant transaction to find the document by other criteria (e.g., vendor, date).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the document. Contact your SAP security administrator if needed.
  Consult with IT Support: If the document was deleted or archived, consult with your IT support team to see if it can be restored or if there are any logs indicating what happened to the document.
  Review System Logs: Check system logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during document processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), and ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for purchasing processes to understand how documents are created, modified, and deleted.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.