How To Fix /SPE/PO_CHANGE007 - PO &1 is not a third party PO created from CRM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/PO_CHANGE -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: PO &1 is not a third party PO created from CRM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/PO_CHANGE007 - PO &1 is not a third party PO created from CRM ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/PO_CHANGE007 indicates that the purchase order (PO) you are trying to change is not recognized as a third-party purchase order created from the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an integration between SAP CRM and SAP ERP (or SAP S/4HANA) for managing sales and procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect PO Type: The purchase order you are trying to modify may not be a third-party PO. Third-party POs are typically created when a sales order is placed in CRM, and the goods are shipped directly from the vendor to the customer.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between SAP CRM and SAP ERP, leading to the system not recognizing the PO as a third-party order.
  Data Inconsistencies: The PO might have been created manually or through a different process that does not align with the third-party PO creation logic.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for third-party processing in either the CRM or ERP system may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify PO Type: Check the type of the purchase order in question. Ensure that it is indeed a third-party PO created from CRM. You can do this by reviewing the PO details in the SAP system.
  Check Integration Settings: Ensure that the integration settings between SAP CRM and SAP ERP are correctly configured. This includes checking the RFC connections, middleware settings, and any relevant configuration in both systems.
  Review PO Creation Process: If the PO was created manually or through a different process, consider creating a new PO through the correct third-party process in CRM.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to third-party processing to ensure that all necessary steps and configurations are in place.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the process to identify where the integration is failing or why the PO is not recognized as a third-party PO.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Third-Party Processing: Understand the concept of third-party processing in SAP, which involves the procurement of goods directly from a vendor to a customer without the goods being received by the purchasing organization.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage POs effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or third-party processing for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SPE/PO_CHANGE007.