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.
  In scenarios where the system is set to validate the existence of a PO for certain materials or movement types.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Existence:
  
  Verify that a valid purchase order exists for the material (article) mentioned in the error message.
  Use transaction ME23N to display the PO and confirm the material is included.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to the movement type or warehouse process that enforce the PO check.
  This is usually found in:
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Movement Types ? Define Movement Types
  Or in Warehouse Management settings related to inbound processes.
  
  
  Identify the setting (&2) mentioned in the error message to understand why the PO is mandatory.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing if Appropriate:
  
  If the PO check is not required for this article or movement type, adjust the customizing to relax the requirement.
  For example, change the movement type settings to not require a PO reference.
  
  
  
  Link PO to the Process:
  
  If the PO is missing, create a purchase order for the article.
  Ensure that the goods receipt or warehouse movement references the correct PO.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow and References:
  
  Ensure that the inbound delivery or warehouse documents correctly reference the PO.
  Sometimes, the inbound delivery is not linked to the PO, causing the system to fail the check.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  The error message is part of the standard SAP validation to ensure traceability and control over goods receipts.
  It helps prevent posting goods receipts without a valid purchase order, which could lead to inventory and accounting inconsistencies.
  The customizing setting (&2) is a key to understanding the exact configuration causing the error; it might be a movement type, a warehouse process setting, or a validation rule.
  If you have access to the system, you can look up the message class WP6 and message number 52 to see the exact text and parameters.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No purchase order found for the article as required by customizing settings.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify/create PO, check and adjust customizing settings, ensure correct document linkage.
  
  
  Related Areas
  Movement types, warehouse inbound processes, purchase order processing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact customizing setting (&2) value or the process context, I can help you pinpoint the exact customizing node or setting to check.