How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER181 - Purchase order number could not be assigned

/SCMB/ORDER181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Purchase order number could not be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER181 - Purchase order number could not be assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER181 indicating that a purchase order number could not be assigned typically arises in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with order management and integration with purchasing processes. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to assign purchase order numbers. This could be due to missing settings in the document type or number range configuration.
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for purchase orders may be exhausted or not properly defined. If the system cannot find an available number in the defined range, it will throw this error.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type for the purchase order may not be correctly set up or may not be allowed for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to