How To Fix WP643 - Purchase order item &1 does not exist for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Purchase order item &1 does not exist for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP643 - Purchase order item &1 does not exist for plant &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WP643 - Purchase order item &1 does not exist for plant &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to reference or process a purchase order item that is not assigned or does not exist for the specified plant. In other words, the system cannot find the purchase order item number (&1) linked to the plant (&2) you are working with.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The purchase order item number entered is incorrect or does not exist in the purchase order for the given plant.  
  The purchase order item exists but is assigned to a different plant.  
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete data entry in the purchase order.  
  Attempting to create or change a goods receipt, invoice, or other document referencing a PO item that is not valid for the plant.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods receipt posting against