How To Fix WZRE_EXT_POST012 - Item &2 of Purchase Order &1 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_EXT_POST -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Item &2 of Purchase Order &1 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_EXT_POST012 - Item &2 of Purchase Order &1 has been deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_EXT_POST012
  
  Text: Item &2 of Purchase Order &1 has been deleted
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs when an operation (such as posting an invoice, goods receipt, or any external service confirmation) tries to reference a purchase order (PO) item that has already been deleted in the system.
  
  The PO item number (&2) in the PO (&1) no longer exists because it was deleted.
  The system cannot process documents referring to a non-existent PO item.
  This often happens if the PO was changed after the document was created or if the document references an outdated PO item.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Posting an invoice referencing a PO item that was deleted.
  Service entry sheet or goods receipt referencing a deleted PO item.
  External system or interface sending data with a deleted PO item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchase Order:
  
  Check the PO (&1) in transaction ME23N.
  Confirm whether the item (&2) exists or has been deleted.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Document:
  
  If the PO item was deleted, update the document (invoice, goods receipt, service entry sheet) to reference an existing PO item.
  If the document was created based on an old PO version, recreate or correct the document with the current PO data.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Ensure that the document flow is consistent and no references to deleted items remain.
  
  
  
  If the PO item was deleted by mistake:
  
  Consider restoring the PO item if possible (e.g., by recreating the PO item or reversing the deletion).
  Alternatively, create a new PO item and adjust the document accordingly.
  
  
  
  Interface or External System:
  
  If the error comes from an interface, check the data being sent.
  Ensure the external system sends valid PO item numbers that exist in SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order
  MIRO – Enter Incoming Invoice
  MIGO – Goods Movement
  ML81N – Service Entry Sheet
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that documents referencing POs are synchronized with the latest PO version.
  Deleting PO items should be done carefully, considering any dependent documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to message WZRE_EXT_POST012 for any specific patches or updates.
  Review SAP standard documentation on PO item deletion and document referencing.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored steps.