How To Fix W5082 - No PO item stored in user master under parameter &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 082

• Message text: No PO item stored in user master under parameter &

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W5082: No PO item stored in user master under parameter &:
  
  Error Message
  W5082: No PO item stored in user master under parameter &
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when a user tries to perform a transaction or process that requires a Purchase Order (PO) item to be assigned or stored in the user master record, but no such PO item is found under the specified parameter.
  In SAP, certain user-specific parameters or settings may be maintained to restrict or guide the user’s access to specific PO items or purchasing documents. If the system expects a PO item to be linked to the user (for example, for authorization or defaulting purposes) and none is found, this warning is triggered.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The user master record (transaction SU01) does not have the required PO item stored under the relevant parameter.
  The user is trying to access or process a PO item that is not assigned to them.
  Customizing or user parameter settings expect a PO item to be maintained for the user, but it is missing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction SU01.
  Enter the user ID and display/change the user master data.
  Navigate to the Parameters tab.
  Look for the parameter related to PO items (the exact parameter name depends on your system configuration; often it might be something like EINKBELEG or a custom parameter).
  If the parameter is missing or empty, add the appropriate PO item(s) that the user should have access to.
  
  
  
  Verify Parameter Values:
  
  Confirm with your purchasing or authorization team which PO items should be assigned to the user.
  Ensure the parameter value corresponds exactly to the PO item number or range expected.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PO items.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Customizing and User Settings:
  
  If this is related to a custom development or specific business process, check the relevant user exit or BAdI implementations that might be enforcing this check.
  Adjust the logic or user parameters accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W5082 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SU01: User maintenance.
  Parameter IDs: User parameters can be maintained here to default or restrict certain values.
  Authorization Objects: For purchasing, objects like M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document Type), M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing Group), and M_BEST_WRK (Plant) are relevant.
  Purchase Order Processing: The error is related to the linkage between user and PO items, often in scenarios involving workflow, approvals, or restricted access.
  SAP Help Portal: Check for documentation on user parameters and purchasing authorization.
  
  
  Summary
  The warning W5082 indicates that the system expects a Purchase Order item to be stored in the user master record under a specific parameter, but none is found. To resolve this, maintain the required PO item(s) in the user master parameters via SU01, verify authorizations, and ensure the user has the correct access rights.
  
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