How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH187 - Original message ID check failed

/PF1/MSG_PO_EH187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Original message ID check failed

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/PF1/MSG_PO_EH187 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH187 with the description "Original message ID check failed" typically occurs in the context of Purchase Order (PO) processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the original message ID associated with a purchase order, which can prevent the system from processing the PO correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The original message ID may not match the expected format or may not exist in the system.
  Message Processing Issues: There may have been an error during the processing of the message that created the PO, leading to a mismatch.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the message processing or purchase order management could lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it may have affected the message IDs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Message ID: Verify the original message ID associated with the purchase order. Ensure that it exists and is correctly formatted.
  Reprocess the Message: If the