How To Fix SAPLWSPO142 - Enter a purchase order quantity

SAPLWSPO142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSPO - SAP Retail Store: Purchase Order

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Enter a purchase order quantity

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SAPLWSPO142 - Details

• The SAP error message SAPLWSPO142 typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a purchase order (PO) without specifying a quantity for the items being ordered. This error is part of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module and indicates that the system requires a valid quantity to proceed with the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the quantity field for one or more line items in the purchase order is either left blank or contains an invalid value (e.g., zero). The system requires a valid quantity to ensure that the order can be processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order Entry:
  
  Go back to the purchase order screen where you encountered the error.
  Review each line item in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Enter a Valid Quantity:
  
  Ensure that you enter a valid quantity for each line item. The quantity should be a positive number that reflects the