How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH002 - Format &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Format &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH002 - Format &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH002 Format &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a specific format for a purchase order (PO) or related document that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when generating reports, printing documents, or processing purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Format Definition: The specified format (indicated by &1) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the output type or document type may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the format was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Format Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) or SPRO (for configuration).
  Check if the format associated with the output type is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type Configuration:
  
  In NACE, check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., Purchasing).
  Ensure that the format is assigned to the correct output type and that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the format was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and activated in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the format or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the format.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the format and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types
  SPRO - Customizing
  
  
  Common Output Types in Purchasing: 
  
  Standard output types for purchase orders include NEU (new PO), ORD (order confirmation), etc.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH002.