How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH139 - Original payment item cannot be retrieved for item &1 / &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Original payment item cannot be retrieved for item &1 / &2 / &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH139 - Original payment item cannot be retrieved for item &1 / &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH139 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the original payment item for a specified item in a purchase order or invoice. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or invoice verification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Document: The original payment document may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Item Reference: The item reference specified in the error message may be incorrect or not linked to a valid payment item.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payment item.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Document: Verify if the original payment document exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items).
  Validate Item References: Ensure that the item references provided in the error message are correct and correspond to valid entries in the system.
  Review Data Consistency: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any discrepancies. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for this.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and process payment items. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to payment processing in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the retrieval is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FB03: Display Document
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and invoice verification for additional insights.
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.