How To Fix WG209 - No purchase order exists which satisfies the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 209

• Message text: No purchase order exists which satisfies the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG209 - No purchase order exists which satisfies the selection criteria ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG209: "No purchase order exists which satisfies the selection criteria":
  
  Error Message: WG209
  Text: No purchase order exists which satisfies the selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation (such as goods receipt, invoice verification, or display) on a purchase order (PO), but the system cannot find any purchase order that matches the selection criteria you have entered.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The purchase order number or other selection criteria entered do not exist in the system.
  The purchase order exists but does not meet the additional selection criteria (e.g., date range, vendor, purchasing organization).
  The purchase order has been deleted or archived.
  The purchase order is not yet created or not released/approved.
  You might be using incorrect or incomplete data in the selection screen.
  The purchase order is blocked or in a status that excludes it from the selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order Number:
  
  Verify that the PO number you entered is correct.
  Ensure there are no typos or missing digits.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Simplify or broaden your selection criteria.
  Remove unnecessary filters such as date ranges, vendor codes, or purchasing groups to see if the PO appears.
  Check if you are using the correct purchasing organization or plant.
  
  
  
  Check PO Status:
  
  Confirm that the PO is created and released.
  Use transaction ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the PO status.
  If the PO is blocked or deleted, it will not appear in the selection.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or process the PO.
  
  
  
  Check for Archiving:
  
  If the PO is old, it might have been archived and is no longer available in the current database.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction ME2N or ME2L:
  
  Try to list purchase orders using broader criteria to confirm the PO exists.
  
  
  
  Consult with Purchasing or Basis Team:
  
  If the PO should exist but does not appear, check with the purchasing department or SAP Basis team for system issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order
  ME21N – Create Purchase Order
  MIGO – Goods Movement (Goods Receipt for PO)
  MIRO – Invoice Verification
  ME2N / ME2L / ME2M – Purchase Order Lists by various criteria
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to PO selection or display. Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WG209 or PO selection issues.
  
  
  
  User Guides:
  
  Refer to SAP MM (Materials Management) documentation for purchase order processing and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction and scenario where the error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.