How To Fix OPS_SE_COMMON036 - PurchaseOrder &1 &2 does not fit the process, or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_COMMON -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: PurchaseOrder &1 &2 does not fit the process, or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_COMMON036 - PurchaseOrder &1 &2 does not fit the process, or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_COMMON036 typically indicates that there is an issue with a Purchase Order (PO) in the system. The message suggests that the specified Purchase Order (identified by the placeholders &1 and &2) either does not exist or does not fit the expected process for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Purchase Order: The Purchase Order number you are trying to reference may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the PO has been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Status: The Purchase Order may be in a status that does not allow the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., it may be closed or canceled).
  Wrong Document Type: The Purchase Order may not be of the correct type for the process you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the specified Purchase