How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO875 - Creation of order &1 is initiated as copy of &2 by &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 875

• Message text: Creation of order &1 is initiated as copy of &2 by &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO875 - Creation of order &1 is initiated as copy of &2 by &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO875 indicates that the creation of a purchase order (PO) is being initiated as a copy of another purchase order. This message typically appears in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module when a user attempts to create a new purchase order based on an existing one.
  Cause:
  The message is informational rather than an error. It indicates that the system is processing the creation of a new purchase order (&1) by copying the details from an existing purchase order (&2) and that the action was initiated by a specific user or process (&3). 
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational, there is no specific "solution" required unless the copying process does not proceed as expected. Here are some steps you can take if you encounter issues:
  
  
  Verify the Source PO: Ensure that the purchase order you are trying to copy from (&2) is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Make sure that the user (&3) has the necessary permissions to create a purchase order and to copy from the specified source.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If there are specific configurations or settings in the system that might affect the copying process, review those settings.
  
  
  Monitor for Errors: If the copying process fails after this message, check for any subsequent error messages that might provide more context on what went wrong.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on the purchase order creation process and any specific requirements for copying POs.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order) and ME22N (Change Purchase Order) for managing purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to purchase order creation and copying.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for creating and copying purchase orders to minimize errors.
  
  This message is part of the normal workflow in SAP and should not be a cause for concern unless it is accompanied by other error messages or issues.