How To Fix /SAPPO/ORDER013 - One message object is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/ORDER -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: One message object is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/ORDER013 - One message object is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/ORDER013: One message object is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP's Purchase Order (PO) processing, particularly when dealing with the SAP Purchase Order Management (SAP PO) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with one of the message objects that are being processed, which could be related to the configuration or data integrity.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Message Type: The message type being used may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the message output settings in the system.
  Missing Data: Required data for the message object may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the message object.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be functioning correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Message Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., Purchase Orders).
  Ensure that the message type is correctly defined and that the output condition records are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination:
  
  Verify the output determination procedure to ensure that the correct output type is being triggered for the purchase order.
  Check if the necessary conditions for the output type are met.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the purchase order are filled out correctly and that there are no missing or invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the message object. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPPO/ORDER013 error message.