How To Fix WP624 - No purchase order for material &1 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 624

• Message text: No purchase order for material &1 exists

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find any open purchase orders for material &V1& and
plant &V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Check the data transferred by the plant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP624 - No purchase order for material &1 exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WP624: No purchase order for material &1 exists:
  
  Error Message
  WP624: No purchase order for material &1 exists
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to perform a goods receipt, invoice verification, or any procurement-related transaction for a material, but it cannot find any purchase order (PO) associated with that material in the system.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to post a goods receipt or invoice without referencing a valid purchase order.
  The purchase order for the material has not been created or is not yet released.
  The purchase order exists but does not include the specific material or item.
  The purchase order is blocked or deleted.
  The material master or purchasing info record is not properly maintained, causing the system to fail in linking the material to a PO.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Existence:
  
  Verify if a purchase order exists for the material in question.
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME2M (Purchase Orders by Material) to search for POs related to the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchase Order Status:
  
  Ensure the PO is released and not blocked or deleted.
  Check the PO item details to confirm the material is included.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Purchase Order:
  
  If no PO exists, create a new purchase order for the material using ME21N.
  If the PO exists but does not include the material, add the material to the PO or create a new PO line item.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master and Info Records:
  
  Ensure the material master data is correctly maintained.
  Verify purchasing info records (transaction ME11, ME12) exist for the vendor-material combination.
  
  
  
  Correct Transaction Usage:
  
  When posting goods receipt or invoice, ensure you reference the correct PO number and item.
  Avoid posting without a PO if the process requires one.
  
  
  
  Authorization and Configuration:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorization to access or post against the PO.
  Review configuration settings in Materials Management (MM) to ensure the process flow requires a PO for the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N – Create Purchase Order
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order
  ME2M – Purchase Orders by Material
  MIGO – Goods Receipt
  MIRO – Invoice Verification
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to procurement and goods receipt errors.
  Review SAP Help Portal for MM module procurement process.
  
  
  
  Process Context:
  
  This error typically appears in procurement processes where goods receipt or invoice verification is done against a PO.
  It enforces the integrity of procurement processes by ensuring that materials are only received or invoiced if a valid PO exists.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.