How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI693 - Warning: Type of add. info not specified for recip.item &2 (PO &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Warning: Type of add. info not specified for recip.item &2 (PO &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI693 - Warning: Type of add. info not specified for recip.item &2 (PO &1) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI693 indicates that there is a warning related to the additional information type not being specified for a recipient item in a Purchase Order (PO). This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and their associated recipient items.
  Cause:
  The warning is triggered when:
  
  A purchase order item has been created without specifying the type of additional information (e.g., delivery instructions, special conditions) for a recipient.
  The system expects certain additional information to be defined for the recipient item, but it is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Enter the Purchase Order number and check the item details.
  Look for any fields related to additional information or recipient details that may not be filled in.
  
  
  
  Specify Additional Information:
  
  If you find that the additional information type is indeed missing, you can edit the purchase order (using ME22N for editing) and fill in the required fields for the recipient item.
  Ensure that you specify the type of additional information as required by your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding the handling of additional information in purchase orders to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Check Customization Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be worth checking the customization settings in the SAP system. This can be done by consulting with your SAP MM functional consultant or checking the configuration in the SPRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the purchase order process again to ensure that the warning does not reappear.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific warning or provide additional context.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Training: 
  
  If this is a recurring issue, consider providing training to users involved in the procurement process to ensure they understand how to properly fill out purchase order details.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the warning message and ensure that your purchase orders are correctly configured.