How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH172 - Reference account data enriched with ordering party information

/PF1/MSG_PO_EH172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Reference account data enriched with ordering party information

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/PF1/MSG_PO_EH172 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH172 typically indicates an issue related to the reference account data in the context of purchase orders, specifically when there is a mismatch or missing information regarding the ordering party. This error often arises in scenarios where the system expects certain data to be enriched with information about the ordering party, but it is not available or is incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ordering Party Information: The error may occur if the ordering party information is not properly maintained in the vendor master data or in the purchase order itself.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for processing the purchase order.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data between the purchase order and the vendor master data can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the required data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Master