How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO703 - Error occurred while reading the data of order &1 / &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO -

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Error occurred while reading the data of order &1 / &2 / &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO703 - Error occurred while reading the data of order &1 / &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO703 indicates that there was an issue while reading the data of a purchase order (PO) in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) when trying to access or manipulate purchase order data.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The purchase order data may be inconsistent or corrupted in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchase order data.
  Missing Data: Required fields or data related to the purchase order may be missing or not properly maintained.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the BAPI implementation.
  Incorrect PO Number: The purchase order number being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Purchase Order Existence: Verify that the purchase order number you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchase order data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the purchase order data to identify any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like ME2N or ME2K to review the purchase orders.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the BAPI call to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise.
  Check for Missing Data: Ensure that all required fields for the purchase order are filled out correctly. This includes checking for any mandatory fields that may not have been populated.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand its parameters and expected behavior.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO703.