How To Fix W5083 - Purchase order & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Purchase order & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5083 - Purchase order & & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5083: Purchase order & & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when the system is trying to reference a purchase order (PO) number that does not exist in the system database. The placeholders & & represent the PO number and possibly the item number or another identifier that the system is trying to find but cannot locate.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Typing an incorrect or non-existent PO number.
  The PO has been deleted or archived.
  The PO number is not yet created or not released.
  Data inconsistencies or synchronization issues between modules.
  Trying to reference a PO in a transaction or report where it is not valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the PO Number:
  
  Double-check the PO number entered for typos or errors.
  Confirm the PO exists in the system using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  
  
  
  Check PO Status:
  
  Ensure the PO is created and not deleted or archived.
  Verify the PO is released and valid for the intended operation.
  
  
  
  Correct Transaction Usage:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction or process that supports the PO number you are referencing.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the PO should exist but does not appear, check for data inconsistencies.
  Run database consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis/technical team.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or process the PO.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Notes:
  
  Check system logs (SM21) or application logs (SLG1) for related errors.
  Search SAP Notes for any known issues related to this message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order
  ME21N – Create Purchase Order
  ME22N – Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  MM (Materials Management)
  MM-PUR (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to message W5083 for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message W5083 belongs to the message class related to purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning message W5083 indicates that the system cannot find the specified purchase order. The primary action is to verify the PO number and its existence/status in the system. If the PO should exist but does not, investigate data integrity or authorization issues.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.