How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL204 - No orders in "Waiting for Active Return" were found for the criteria

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No orders in "Waiting for Active Return" were found for the criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL204 - No orders in "Waiting for Active Return" were found for the criteria ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL204 indicates that there are no purchase orders in the status "Waiting for Active Return" that match the criteria you have specified in your search or query. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of procurement and logistics.
  Causes:
  
  No Matching Orders: The most straightforward cause is that there are indeed no purchase orders that meet the criteria you have entered (e.g., vendor, material, date range).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria you are using to filter the orders may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no results being returned.
  Status Issues: The purchase orders may not be in the "Waiting for Active Return" status due to their current processing state or because they have already been completed or canceled.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain purchase orders, which could lead to the perception that there are no orders available.
  Data Synchronization