How To Fix PO158 - Orientation must contain at least one X

PO158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Orientation must contain at least one X

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PO158 - Details

• The SAP error message PO158 ("Orientation must contain at least one X") typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase orders (POs) or other related documents in SAP. This error is related to the orientation settings for the document, which may be required for certain types of items or services.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the orientation field in the purchase order or related document is not set correctly. Specifically, it suggests that the orientation must include at least one 'X' to indicate a valid orientation setting. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Orientation Data: The orientation field is either empty or not properly filled out.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it requires specific orientation settings for certain materials or services.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an invalid or incomplete orientation setting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PO158 error, you