How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI644 - Transaction type not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Transaction type not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI644 - Transaction type not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI644 Transaction type not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1) typically occurs in the context of Purchase Orders (PO) when there is a missing or incorrectly configured transaction type for the ordering party item in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, especially in environments where multiple ordering parties or transaction types are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type for the ordering party item is not defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the vendor or ordering party may not have the necessary transaction type assigned.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the transaction types correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the transaction types may not have been properly mapped.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for purchasing and check the settings for transaction types.
  Ensure that the transaction type for the ordering party is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (Transaction XK03 or MK03) to ensure that the ordering party has the correct transaction type assigned.
  If necessary, update the vendor master data to include the appropriate transaction type.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the transaction types for ordering party items.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the mapping of transaction types during the migration process to ensure they were correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test and replicate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchase orders, as this can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.