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

/PF1/MSG_FH_GUI644 - Overview

• 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