How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_P012 - Customizing missing for return transaction type &1 and return code &2

/PF1/MSG_PO_P012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_P -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Customizing missing for return transaction type &1 and return code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_P012 - Customizing missing for return transaction type &1 and return code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_P012 indicates that there is a missing customization for a return transaction type and return code in the system. This error typically arises in the context of processing returns in the SAP system, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of necessary configuration settings for the specified return transaction type and return code. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The required entries for the return transaction type and return code have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been included or might have failed during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by