How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER169 - Order &1, item &2: Enter a purchase order number

/SCMB/ORDER169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Order &1, item &2: Enter a purchase order number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER169 - Order &1, item &2: Enter a purchase order number ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER169 indicates that a purchase order number is required for a specific order and item in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises when trying to process an order that is missing essential information, specifically the purchase order (PO) number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchase Order Number: The most common cause of this error is that the order or item in question does not have an associated purchase order number.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a purchase order number for certain types of orders or items.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have forgotten to enter the purchase order number during the order creation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Purchase Order Number: 
  
  Navigate to the order in question and check the item details.
  Enter the required purchase order number in the appropriate field.
  Save the changes and try processing the order again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings