How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH003 - Combination of format &2 and medium &3 at clearing area &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Combination of format &2 and medium &3 at clearing area &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH003 - Combination of format &2 and medium &3 at clearing area &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH003 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of format and medium in the clearing area specified. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing documents or when processing purchase orders, especially when dealing with electronic documents or formats.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Combination: The specified combination of format (&2) and medium (&3) does not exist for the clearing area (&1). This could mean that the format or medium has not been defined in the system for the specified clearing area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the necessary settings for the format and medium have not been properly maintained.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the clearing area, format, or medium may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the clearing area in the SAP system.
  Verify that the combination of format and medium is correctly defined for the clearing area in question.
  You can check the configuration in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the relevant sections for purchasing or document processing.
  
  
  
  Maintain Formats and Mediums:
  
  Ensure that the formats and mediums you are trying to use are properly maintained in the system.
  You may need to create or adjust the settings for the format and medium in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if there are any missing or incorrect entries in the master data related to the clearing area, format, or medium.
  Ensure that all necessary data is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure formats and mediums for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 SPRO, ME21N, ME22N, and others that may be involved in the purchasing process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH003.