How To Fix O9859 - Material number in purchase item &1/&2 = &3

O9859 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Material number in purchase item &1/&2 = &3

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O9859 - Details

• The SAP error message O9859 typically indicates an issue related to the material number in a purchase item. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, and it usually points to a problem with the material master data or the configuration of the purchasing documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error message O9859 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material number specified may not exist in the system, or it may not be set up correctly for purchasing.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no valid purchasing info record for the specified material and vendor combination.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for purchasing or may have a status that prevents it from being used in purchasing documents.
  Plant or Storage Location: The material may not be assigned to the plant or storage location specified in the purchase order.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in