How To Fix V1458 - Purchase order type '&' is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Purchase order type '&' is not defined

What causes this issue?

Purchase order type &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
&WHAT_TO_DO
Check in table T176T whether an entry for purchase order type &V1&
exists in the language in which you have logged on. If the entry is
missing, enter it in the logon language.
If you do not have the authorization to do this, contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1458 - Purchase order type '&' is not defined ?

  The SAP error message V1458, which states "Purchase order type '&' is not defined," typically occurs when the system encounters a purchase order type that has not been configured or defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Purchase Order Type: The specified purchase order type does not exist in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchase order type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified purchase order type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may be referencing a purchase order type that is not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Purchase Order Types.
  Verify if the purchase order type in question is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Purchase Order Type:
  
  If the purchase order type is missing, you can create a new one by clicking on "New Entries" and filling in the required fields.
  Ensure that the new purchase order type is configured correctly with all necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the purchase order type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that reference the purchase order type, review the code to ensure it is referencing the correct and existing purchase order types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message V1458 and ensure that the purchase order type is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.