How To Fix /PF1/MSG_IPM_E422 - Original Itemkey and/or Orderkey determination failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_IPM_E -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Original Itemkey and/or Orderkey determination failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_E422 - Original Itemkey and/or Orderkey determination failed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_E422 Original Itemkey and/or Orderkey determination failed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Product Management (IPM) module. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine the original item key or order key for a specific transaction or process. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The original item key or order key may not be present in the database. This could be due to data not being created or saved properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the IPM module or related modules that affect how item keys and order keys are determined.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between related records (e.g., between a sales order and its items).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required for