How To Fix PO281 - One entry found for comparison

PO281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 281

• Message text: One entry found for comparison

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PO281 - Details

• The SAP error message PO281 ("One entry found for comparison") typically occurs in the context of purchase order (PO) processing, particularly when there is an issue with the comparison of purchase order data against the expected values in the system. This error can arise during various transactions, such as when trying to create or modify a purchase order.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PO281 usually indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data being compared. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the purchase order does not match the data in the material master or vendor master records.
  Missing Information: Required fields in the purchase order may be incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the purchasing module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in data comparison.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the purchase order may not be compatible with