How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV181 - ASN &1 item &2: ref. PO &3/&4 is not a TPOP purchase order

/SCMB/DM_DLV181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: ASN &1 item &2: ref. PO &3/&4 is not a TPOP purchase order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV181 - ASN &1 item &2: ref. PO &3/&4 is not a TPOP purchase order ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV181 indicates that there is an issue with the Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) related to a specific item in a purchase order (PO). The message states that the referenced PO is not a TPOP (Third Party Order Processing) purchase order. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Purchase Order Type: The purchase order referenced in the ASN is not set up as a TPOP. TPOP is a specific type of purchase order used in scenarios where the vendor ships directly to the customer, and the company does not hold inventory.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected processing of TPOP orders.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry when creating the ASN or the PO, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Purchase Order Type: Check the purchase order in question to ensure it is indeed a TPOP. You can do