How To Fix VHUAP031 - No item found for purchasing document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUAP - Messages for Packing Transaction Applications (FGrp VHUDIAL)

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No item found for purchasing document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP031 - No item found for purchasing document &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHUAP031: No item found for purchasing document &1:
  
  Error Message
  VHUAP031 No item found for purchasing document &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or reference a purchasing document (such as a Purchase Order, Contract, or Scheduling Agreement), but it cannot find any item associated with that document number in the database.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The purchasing document number entered is incorrect or does not exist.
  The purchasing document exists but has no items (e.g., all items were deleted or never created).
  The document number is correct, but the system is looking for items in a context where none are available (e.g., wrong document type or status).
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete data in the purchasing document.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During invoice verification or goods receipt posting referencing a PO.
  When creating or processing delivery documents or returns linked to a purchasing document.
  In custom programs or user exits that try to fetch PO items but fail.
  In integration scenarios where the purchasing document is referenced but items are missing.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing Document Number:
  
  Check if the purchasing document number entered is correct.
  Use transaction ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME33K (Display Contract) to verify the document exists.
  
  
  
  Check if the Document Has Items:
  
  Open the purchasing document and verify that it contains at least one item.
  If no items exist, the document is incomplete or invalid for the intended process.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure the document is not deleted or blocked.
  Check if the document is in a status that allows the intended operation.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction ME22N to edit and save the document again if necessary.
  Check for any custom enhancements or user exits that might be filtering out items incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Correct the Process Flow:
  
  If the error occurs during a process (e.g., invoice verification), ensure the correct PO number and item are referenced.
  If the process expects a specific item category or item type, verify that the PO items meet these criteria.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Technical Analysis:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, debug to see why the item retrieval fails.
  Check the relevant BAPIs or function modules used to fetch PO items.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order
  ME33K – Display Contract
  MIRO – Enter Incoming Invoice (where PO reference is common)
  MIGO – Goods Movement (Goods Receipt referencing PO)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to purchasing document inconsistencies or specific module errors.
  
  
  
  Common Tables:
  
  EKKO – Purchasing Document Header
  EKPO – Purchasing Document Item
  
  
  
  Similar Messages:
  
  VHUAP030 – No purchasing document found
  MEPO121 – No items found for purchasing document
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No items found for the given purchasing document number.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify document number, check items exist, ensure correct status, fix data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Where
  Occurs in invoice verification, goods receipt, delivery processing, or custom programs referencing PO.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.