How To Fix SEPM_BO_COMMON313 - Purchase order has a different number of items

SEPM_BO_COMMON313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BO_COMMON - EPM: Common Messages for EPM Business Objects

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Purchase order has a different number of items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON313 - Purchase order has a different number of items ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON313, which states "Purchase order has a different number of items," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when working with purchase orders in the SAP system. This error indicates a mismatch between the number of items in the purchase order and the number of items being processed or referenced in a related transaction, such as a goods receipt or invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Item Count: The most common cause of this error is that the number of items in the purchase order does not match the number of items being processed. For example, if a purchase order has 5 items, but the system is trying to process only 3 items, this error will occur.
  Changes to Purchase Order: If the purchase order was modified after it was created (e.g., items were added or removed), and the transaction being processed does not reflect these