How To Fix PO168 - At least one character number was created

PO168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 168

• Message text: At least one character number was created

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PO168 - Details

• The SAP error message PO168, which states "At least one character number was created," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase orders (POs) or other related documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system has generated a character number (such as a document number) that is not valid or has not been properly assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Number Assignment: The error may arise if the system is trying to assign a document number that is not valid or has already been used.
  Number Range Issues: There may be issues with the number range configuration for the document type you are working with. If the number range is exhausted or not properly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the document type settings or number range settings can also lead to this error.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify