How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL170 - Transaction type was substituted from &1 to &2

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Transaction type was substituted from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL170 - Transaction type was substituted from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL170 indicates that there has been a substitution of the transaction type in a purchase order (PO) process. Specifically, it states that the transaction type was changed from &1 to &2. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents when certain conditions or configurations trigger a substitution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The substitution may be due to configuration settings in the SAP system. For example, the system may be set up to automatically substitute transaction types based on certain criteria, such as the vendor, material, or purchasing organization.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules defined in the system that dictate when and how transaction types should be substituted. This could be based on specific conditions that are met during the creation or processing of the purchase order.
  User Input: Sometimes, the user may inadvertently select a transaction type that is not valid for the current context, prompting the system