How To Fix W5107 - Purchasing document & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Purchasing document & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5107 - Purchasing document & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W5107 - "Purchasing document & does not exist":
  
  Error Message
  W5107 - Purchasing document & does not exist
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to access or reference a purchasing document (such as a Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, or Contract) that does not exist in the database. The placeholder "&" is replaced by the document number that the system attempted to find.
  Common causes include:
  
  The purchasing document number entered is incorrect or mistyped.
  The document has been deleted or archived.
  The document number belongs to a different document type or company code.
  The document is not yet created or saved.
  The user does not have authorization to view the document, and the system cannot find it under the current user context.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Number:
  
  Double-check the purchasing document number entered for any typos or errors.
  Ensure you are using the correct document number format.
  
  
  
  Check Document Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), or ME33K (Display Contract) to verify if the document exists.
  If the document does not exist, confirm if it was deleted or never created.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Confirm that the document is not in a status that restricts access or visibility.
  Check if the document is locked or in a workflow step that prevents display.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view or process the document.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Cross-Check Company Code and Document Type:
  
  Make sure the document number corresponds to the correct company code and document type expected in the transaction.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  If the document should exist but is not found, check for database inconsistencies or run relevant SAP consistency checks.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  ME51N - Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N - Change Purchase Requisition
  ME53N - Display Purchase Requisition
  ME31K - Create Contract
  ME32K - Change Contract
  ME33K - Display Contract
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for notes related to W5107 if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure proper roles are assigned for purchasing document access.
  
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  Verify if any custom enhancements or user exits affect document retrieval.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.