How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_P070 - Reversal/rejection reason &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_P -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Reversal/rejection reason &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_P070 - Reversal/rejection reason &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_P070 indicates that there is an issue with the reversal or rejection reason specified in a Purchase Order (PO) or related document. The message states that the specified reason does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reversal/Rejection Reason: The reason code you are trying to use for the reversal or rejection of a PO does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the reason code may not have been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the reversal or rejection reasons may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified reason code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Reason Code: Verify that the reversal or rejection reason you are trying to use is correctly entered. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Maintain Reason Codes:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in SPRO) to check if the reason code exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it. This is typically done in the configuration settings for purchasing or logistics.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified reason code. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to manage reversal and rejection reasons in your specific version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or ME22N for editing purchase orders.
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings can usually be found under the following path in SPRO:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Reversal Reasons.
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully process the reversal or rejection in your SAP system.