How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL077 - Error while retrieving the EV set for payment item (Type &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Error while retrieving the EV set for payment item (Type &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL077 - Error while retrieving the EV set for payment item (Type &1) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL077 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the EV (Evaluation) set for a payment item of a specific type. This error typically occurs in the context of payment processing, particularly when dealing with payment items in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payment item type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues when the system attempts to retrieve the evaluation set.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the relevant tables that the system relies on to retrieve the evaluation set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or perform the action.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of SAP you are using that affect the retrieval of the evaluation set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the payment item type is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like SPRO).
  Ensure that the evaluation set is defined for the payment item type in question.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., payment item tables) for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to inspect the data in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the payment items and related data.
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 or SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE16 (for data inspection), and SLG1 (for logs).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and evaluation sets to understand the expected configurations and processes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.