How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO871 - Payment order &1 has been created manually by user &2

/PF1/MSG_PO871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Payment order &1 has been created manually by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO871 - Payment order &1 has been created manually by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO871 indicates that a payment order has been created manually by a user, and this message is typically informational rather than an error that prevents processing. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  The message is triggered when a payment order is created manually in the system, and it is informing the user that the payment order was not generated automatically by the system but rather entered by a user (identified as &2).
  This can occur in scenarios where manual intervention is required for payment processing, such as adjustments, corrections, or specific business requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Payment Order: Check the details of the payment order to ensure that it has been created correctly and that all necessary information is accurate.
  User Confirmation: If you are not the user who created the payment order, confirm with the user (&2) to understand the reason for the manual creation