How To Fix WRF_CPO002 - Creation of purchase order failed (see next message)

WRF_CPO002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CPO -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Creation of purchase order failed (see next message)

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WRF_CPO002 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  WRF_CPO002: Creation of purchase order failed (see next message)
  
  
  Cause:
  This message is a generic error indicating that the creation of a purchase order (PO) has failed during a process, often in a workflow or custom program. The key part is the instruction "(see next message)", which means the actual cause of the failure is detailed in the subsequent error message(s).
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect data in the PO creation process (e.g., vendor, material, pricing, or account assignment).
  Authorization issues for the user or background job creating the PO.
  Configuration errors in the purchasing document types or release strategies.
  Issues in custom enhancements or user-exits that interfere with PO creation.
  Locking or update conflicts in the database.
  Incomplete or incorrect input data passed from the calling program or workflow.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Next Message(s):
  Immediately look at the message(s) following WRF_CPO002 in the SAP log or output. These will provide the specific reason why the PO creation