How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML388 - No PO Type found for: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 388

• Message text: No PO Type found for: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML388 - No PO Type found for: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML388 No PO Type found for: &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a Purchase Order (PO) type that corresponds to the value provided in the error message (represented by &1). This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with XML conversions or integrations involving purchase orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified PO type may not be configured in the system. This could happen if the PO type was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect PO Type: The PO type being referenced may be misspelled or incorrect in the context of the transaction or integration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated or imported, the PO type may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified PO type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling the PO types correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Purchase Order types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchase Order Types.
  Ensure that the PO type in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify PO Type:
  
  Double-check the PO type being used in the transaction or integration. Ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the expected values in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, review the mapping of PO types to ensure that all necessary types exist in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create the specified PO type.
  
  
  
  Debugging Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements involved, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the PO types and does not reference any non-existent types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding this error message for additional context or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order) and ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to test and validate PO types.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.