How To Fix /SAPPO/ORDER010 - Message object of main message is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/ORDER -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Message object of main message is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/ORDER010 - Message object of main message is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/ORDER010 with the description "Message object of main message is invalid" typically occurs in the context of SAP Purchase Order (PO) processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the message object that is being referenced in the system, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Message Object: The message object being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the message determination settings for purchase orders.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may be incorrectly referencing message objects.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the message object may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the message object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Message Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the message types and their configurations for Purchase Orders.
  Ensure that the message type you are trying to use is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Object:
  
  Check if the message object exists in the system. You can do this by looking up the message object in the relevant configuration settings.
  If the message object is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the message objects.
  Debug the custom code if necessary to identify where the invalid reference is occurring.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the message object.
  If needed, adjust the user roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Message Control
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to message determination and configuration for purchase orders.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPPO/ORDER010 error message.