How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP072 - Invalid purchase order (order number &1, item &2, schedule line &3)

/SAPAPO/PDRP072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Invalid purchase order (order number &1, item &2, schedule line &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP072 - Invalid purchase order (order number &1, item &2, schedule line &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP072 indicates that there is an issue with a purchase order in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message specifies that the purchase order (PO) with the given order number, item, and schedule line is invalid. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Purchase Order Data: The purchase order number, item, or schedule line may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or archived.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be discrepancies between the APO and the ERP system, especially if the data has not been synchronized properly.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data related to the purchase order (like material master, vendor master, etc.) may be inconsistent or missing.
  Status of the Purchase Order: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., closed, canceled).
  Authorization Issues: The user may