How To Fix /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI852 - Maintain direction of PO type &1 in CLA &2 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI -

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Maintain direction of PO type &1 in CLA &2 in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI852 - Maintain direction of PO type &1 in CLA &2 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI852 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Purchase Order (PO) type in the Customizing settings. Specifically, it suggests that the direction of the PO type is not maintained correctly in the Customizing settings for the relevant application area (CLA).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The direction for the specified Purchase Order type (&1) in the specified Customizing area (&2) has not been maintained.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The settings for the PO type may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to this error when trying to process a transaction related to that PO type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the direction of the specified Purchase Order type in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area by using the transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  In the Customizing menu, navigate to the section related to Purchasing.
  Look for the configuration related to Purchase Order types. This is usually found under:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types
  
  
  
  
  Maintain PO Type:
  
  Locate the Purchase Order type that corresponds to &1 in the error message.
  Check the settings for the direction (e.g., whether it is set as a standard PO, subcontracting, etc.).
  Ensure that the direction is correctly maintained according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to execute the transaction again that led to the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring Purchase Order types and their settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the quality and production environments.
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your SAP MM functional team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Purchasing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and maintain the necessary configuration for the Purchase Order type in SAP.