How To Fix PO196 - Format & does not exist

PO196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Format & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Die angegebene Aufbereitungsart ist noch nicht in Tabelle TSP1D
vorhanden.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Falls kein Schreibfehler vorliegt, zuerst in das Einstiegsmenn der SPAD
zurnckgehen und den Mennpunkt "Arten der Aufbereitung" anwShlen. Danach
die gewnnschte Aufbereitungsart durch "Anlegen" oder "Anlegen mit
Vorlage" hinzufngen. Jetzt kann sie im Mennpunkt "Aufbereitung fnr
GerStetyp" " verwendet werden.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO196 - Format & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "PO196 Format & does not exist" typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a Purchase Order (PO) or related document in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to create, change, or display a purchase order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format Specification: The error often indicates that the system is expecting a specific format for the purchase order number or related document, but the provided format does not match the expected criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define valid formats for purchase orders, and if these settings are not correctly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a purchase order number or other related data in an incorrect format (e.g., wrong number of digits, invalid characters).
  Missing Master Data: If the master data related to the purchase order