How To Fix WP652 - Purchase order not found for article &1 (Customizing Setting &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Purchase order not found for article &1 (Customizing Setting &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP652 - Purchase order not found for article &1 (Customizing Setting &2) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP652 Purchase order not found for article &1 (Customizing Setting &2)
  typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) when the system expects a purchase order (PO) reference for a particular article (material) but cannot find it based on the current customizing settings.
  
  Cause
  
  The system is trying to process a goods receipt or warehouse movement for a material (article) that requires a purchase order reference according to the customizing settings.
  However, no purchase order exists or is linked for the specified article.
  This usually happens when the system is configured to require a PO for certain materials or movement types, but the PO is missing or not correctly referenced.
  The customizing setting (&2) refers to the configuration that enforces the PO check for the article.
  
  
  Where it occurs
  
  During goods receipt posting in Inventory Management or Warehouse Management.
  When creating transfer orders or warehouse movements that require a PO reference.
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