How To Fix WSUBST103 - Purchase order &1 &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Purchase order &1 &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST103 - Purchase order &1 &2 not found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSUBST103: Purchase order &1 &2 not found:
  
  Error Message
  WSUBST103: Purchase order &1 &2 not found
  
  &1 and &2 are placeholders for the Purchase Order number and possibly the item or another identifier.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference or process a Purchase Order (PO) that does not exist or cannot be found in the database. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect PO Number: The PO number entered or passed to the system is wrong or mistyped.
  PO Does Not Exist: The PO was never created or has been deleted.
  Wrong Company Code or Plant: The PO number exists but under a different company code or plant, and the system is searching in the wrong organizational unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process does not have the authorization to view or access the PO.
  Data Inconsistency or Transport Issues: The PO data might not have been properly transported or replicated in the system.
  Integration Issues: In scenarios involving interfaces (e.g., IDocs, BAPIs), the PO number passed might be incorrect or missing.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WSUBST103 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify PO Number:
  
  Double-check the PO number for typos or errors.
  Confirm the PO number exists in the system using transaction ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Data:
  
  Ensure you are searching in the correct company code, plant, or purchasing organization.
  Use transaction ME23N and input the PO number to verify.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the PO.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or database checks if you suspect data corruption.
  Consult your Basis or SAP Admin team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Interface or Program Logic:
  
  If the error occurs during an interface (e.g., IDoc processing), check the inbound data for correctness.
  Debug or review the program or BAPI call that triggers the error to ensure the PO number is correctly passed.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct PO:
  
  If the PO was deleted or never created, create a new PO or correct the process that generates the PO number.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order
  ME21N – Create Purchase Order
  ME22N – Change Purchase Order
  SU53 – Authorization Check
  SE91 – Message Maintenance (to check message WSUBST103 details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WSUBST103 for any known bugs or patches.
  Use SAP Support Portal to search for WSUBST103.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  This error often appears in custom developments or interfaces where the PO number is passed dynamically.
  It can also occur in workflow or substitution rules where the PO is referenced.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during PO creation, interface processing, workflow), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.