How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL120 - &1 recipient items with error: '&2' (ID: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: &1 recipient items with error: '&2' (ID: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL120 - &1 recipient items with error: '&2' (ID: &3) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL120 typically indicates that there are issues with the recipient items in a purchase order (PO) or related document. The message format suggests that it is reporting a specific number of recipient items that have encountered an error, along with a description of the error.
  Cause:
  The error can arise from various issues, including but not limited to:
  
  Incorrect Recipient Data: The recipient information (such as vendor details, address, or contact information) may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the recipient (like vendor master data) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing or logistics modules that affect how recipient data is processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the recipient items.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application logic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Recipient Data: Review the recipient information in the purchase order. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data is valid.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is complete and correctly configured. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Review Configuration: If applicable, check the configuration settings in the purchasing module to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling recipient items.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the purchase order and its recipient items.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs or system logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchase order processing and recipient management for best practices and guidelines.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.