How To Fix W5088 - No purchase order specified in user parameters & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No purchase order specified in user parameters & &

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter performed services unless a purchase order to which
the the entry sheet relates is specified in your user parameters.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Please inform your system administrator that your user parameters need
to be maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5088 - No purchase order specified in user parameters & & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5088 No purchase order specified in user parameters & &
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a user tries to execute a transaction or report that requires a purchase order number, but no purchase order number has been specified in the user parameters or selection screen. Essentially, the system expects a purchase order number as input but finds none.
  
  The user parameters (user-specific default values) do not contain a purchase order number.
  The transaction or report requires a purchase order number to proceed.
  The user did not enter a purchase order number manually during execution.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, user parameters can be set to pre-fill certain fields automatically when running transactions or reports. If a transaction expects a purchase order number and none is provided either via user parameters or input, the system issues this warning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Purchase Order Number:
  
  When running the transaction or report, enter a valid purchase order number in the selection screen.
  
  
  
  Set User Parameter for Purchase Order:
  
  You can set a default purchase order number in your user parameters so that it is automatically filled.
  Use transaction SU3 (Maintain User Profile).
  Go to the Parameters tab.
  Enter the parameter ID for purchase order (commonly EINK for purchasing documents).
  Enter the purchase order number as the parameter value.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Documentation:
  
  Verify if the transaction or report requires a purchase order number.
  If the purchase order number is optional, you may ignore the warning.
  If mandatory, always provide a purchase order number.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If unsure about which purchase order number to use, consult with the purchasing or materials management team.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Parameter ID for Purchase Order:
  
  Usually, the parameter ID for purchase order documents is EINK. Setting this parameter helps pre-fill purchase order fields in relevant transactions.
  
  
  Common Transactions Involved:
  
  Transactions related to purchasing, such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or reports that analyze purchase orders.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message class for W5088 is typically related to purchasing or materials management.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This is a warning message, so it does not stop the transaction but indicates that a required input is missing, which may affect the output or processing.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No purchase order number specified in user parameters or input.
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a purchase order number manually or set it in user parameters (SU3).
  
  
  Parameter ID
  EINK (commonly for purchase order number)
  
  
  Transaction
  Purchasing transactions or reports requiring PO number.
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (W)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code or context where this message appears.