How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RECALL012 - Return for external Item &1: Order &2 was successfully created.

/PF1/MSG_RECALL012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RECALL -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Return for external Item &1: Order &2 was successfully created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RECALL012 - Return for external Item &1: Order &2 was successfully created. ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RECALL012 indicates that there is an issue related to the return of an external item in the context of an order that has been successfully created. This message typically arises in scenarios involving order management, particularly when dealing with returns or exchanges of items that were not originally sourced from the internal inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Item Handling: The error suggests that the system is trying to process a return for an item that is classified as an external item. This could mean that the item was sourced from a vendor or a third-party supplier rather than from the company's own inventory.
  Order Status: The order referenced in the message may have a status that does not allow for returns or may not be in a state that supports the return process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up to handle returns