How To Fix WS511 - Description of purchase order type & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Description of purchase order type & was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS511 - Description of purchase order type & was not found ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS511 - Description of purchase order type & was not found
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find the description for a given purchase order (PO) type in the system. Essentially, the PO type you are trying to use or reference does not have a corresponding description maintained in the system's customizing settings.
  In SAP, each PO type (e.g., NB, FO, etc.) must have a description maintained in the system. If the description is missing or the PO type itself is not defined properly, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or processing a purchase order with a PO type that is not properly configured.
  When the PO type exists but its description is missing in the customizing.
  During document processing or printing where the system tries to display the PO type description but cannot find it.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PO Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ?
  Materials Management ?
  Purchasing ?
  Purchase Order ?
  Define