How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO102 - Technical error occurred in program &1 / &2 / &3 / &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Technical error occurred in program &1 / &2 / &3 / &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO102 - Technical error occurred in program &1 / &2 / &3 / &4 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO102 indicates that a technical error has occurred in a specific program, which is identified by the parameters &1, &2, &3, and &4. This error is often related to issues in the Purchase Order (PO) processing or other related functionalities in SAP.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Program Errors: There may be a bug or issue in the ABAP program that is being executed.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or corrupted data in the database tables that the program is trying to access.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system that affect the execution of the program.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary authorizations for the user executing the transaction.
  System Performance: System performance issues, such as timeouts or memory shortages, can lead to technical errors.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may be missing dependencies or inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Short Dump: Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps that occurred at the time of the error. This can provide more detailed information about the cause of the error.
  Analyze the Program: If you have access to the ABAP code, review the program identified by the parameters to identify any potential issues.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction SE11 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies or corruption.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to Purchase Orders or the specific functionality you are working with.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction or program.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and check for any resource bottlenecks. You can use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  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 understand where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific program to see if there are any known issues or patches available.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for any updates or changes related to the Purchase Order processing that may affect the program.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the technical error indicated by the /PF1/MSG_PO102 message.