How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_CUST214 - Only postprocessing and reaction types for PO are allowed

/PF1/MSG_EH_CUST214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_CUST -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Only postprocessing and reaction types for PO are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_CUST214 - Only postprocessing and reaction types for PO are allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_CUST214: Only postprocessing and reaction types for PO are allowed typically occurs in the context of handling purchase orders (PO) within the SAP system, particularly when working with the Event Handling (EH) framework or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of processing related to purchase orders, but the action being attempted does not meet the criteria for postprocessing or reaction types that are allowed for purchase orders. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for event handling or the specific processing type may not be set up correctly.
  Invalid Action: The action being performed may not be valid for the context of a purchase order.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the purchase order.
  System Bugs or Incompatibilities: There may be bugs or issues in the version of SAP being used that