How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL052 - Limit of items for each transaction has not been reached

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Limit of items for each transaction has not been reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL052 - Limit of items for each transaction has not been reached ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL052 indicates that the limit of items for each transaction has not been reached. This error typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase orders (POs) or other related documents in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Limit Exceeded: The error suggests that the number of items you are trying to add to a transaction (like a purchase order) has reached a predefined limit set in the system. This limit is often configured in the system settings and can vary based on the organization's requirements.
  Configuration Settings: The limit may be defined in the configuration settings of the purchasing module, which restricts the number of line items that can be included in a single transaction.
  Transaction Type: Different transaction types may have different limits, and the error may arise if you are trying to exceed the allowed number of items for that specific transaction type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration