How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO234 - Associated items can only be accessed after the order has been saved

/PF1/MSG_PO234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Associated items can only be accessed after the order has been saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO234 - Associated items can only be accessed after the order has been saved ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO234 indicates that you are trying to access associated items (such as related documents or items linked to a purchase order) before the order has been saved. This is a common issue when working with purchase orders in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires the purchase order to be saved before it can access or display associated items. This is a safeguard to ensure that any changes made to the order are finalized before any related data is processed or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Purchase Order: Ensure that you save the purchase order before attempting to access associated items. You can do this by clicking the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Check for Required Fields: Make sure that all mandatory fields in the purchase order are filled out correctly. If there are any missing required