How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE073 - Database entry could not be found

/PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Database entry could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE073 - Database entry could not be found ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE073 Database entry could not be found typically occurs when a Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) call is made to retrieve or manipulate purchase order (PO) data, but the specified entry does not exist in the database. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Purchase Order Number: The purchase order number provided in the BAPI call may not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The purchase order may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchase order data.
  Incorrect Input Parameters: The parameters passed to the BAPI may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Purchase Order Number: Check the purchase order number being used in the BAPI call to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check for Deletion