How To Fix /SCMB/PRTPURDOC023 - Partner purchasing document item does not exist

/SCMB/PRTPURDOC023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PRTPURDOC -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Partner purchasing document item does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC023 - Partner purchasing document item does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PRTPURDOC023 Partner purchasing document item does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with partner purchasing documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific purchasing document item that is expected to exist for the partner involved in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The purchasing document item that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the database. This could be due to data entry errors or missing records.
  Incorrect Partner Assignment: The partner (vendor or customer) may not be correctly assigned to the purchasing document, leading to the system being unable to locate the relevant item.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP SCM), it may lead to discrepancies in the purchasing documents.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary