How To Fix SAPLWSPO166 - Purchase order &1 does not contain any external purchase order items.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Purchase order &1 does not contain any external purchase order items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSPO166 - Purchase order &1 does not contain any external purchase order items. ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSPO166 indicates that the purchase order (PO) you are trying to process does not contain any external purchase order items. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are working with external procurement processes, such as when integrating with suppliers or third-party vendors.
  Cause:
  
  No External Items: The purchase order may not have been created with any external items. This can happen if the PO was created for internal purposes or if the items were not properly categorized as external.
  Incorrect PO Type: The type of purchase order being used may not support external items. For example, a stock transfer order or a service order may not have external items.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during the creation of the purchase order, leading to the omission of external items.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to allow for external items in the specific context you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Review the purchase order in question to ensure that it has been created correctly and that it includes external items. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in the SAP system and checking the item details.
  Create or Modify PO: If the PO does not contain external items, you may need to create a new purchase order or modify the existing one to include the necessary external items.
  Review PO Type: Ensure that the purchase order type you are using is appropriate for external procurement. If necessary, create a new PO with the correct type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for creating purchase orders to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  Check Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to verify that the system settings allow for external items in purchase orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to view or create purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify purchase orders with external items.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with the process of creating purchase orders in SAP, consider seeking training or support from your organization's SAP team.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.