How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL034 - &1 percent of RCP items did not pass formal checks; &2 percent allowed

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: &1 percent of RCP items did not pass formal checks; &2 percent allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL034 - &1 percent of RCP items did not pass formal checks; &2 percent allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL034 indicates that a certain percentage of RCP (Release Control Process) items did not pass the formal checks during a purchase order (PO) processing. This message typically arises in the context of procurement and purchasing processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Formal Checks Failure: The error suggests that the items in the purchase order did not meet the necessary formal checks defined in the system. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect data in the purchase order.
  Items not being properly configured in the system (e.g., missing material master data).
  Incomplete or incorrect vendor information.
  Issues with the purchasing organization or purchasing group settings.
  Compliance checks that are not met (e.g., legal or regulatory requirements).
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are too strict or not aligned with the business processes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Purchase Order: Check the details of the purchase order to identify which items failed