M7151 - Purchase order & does not contain an item for a goods issue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Purchase order & does not contain an item for a goods issue

What causes this issue?

Purchase order &V1& is no
<GL:stock_transport_order>stock transport order</>. Therefore, it is not
possible to post a goods issue with reference to this purchase order.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different purchase order or choose a different goods movement.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7151 - Purchase order & does not contain an item for a goods issue ?

  The SAP error message M7151, which states "Purchase order & does not contain an item for a goods issue," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a goods issue against a purchase order (PO) that does not have any relevant items available for that action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the PO is not properly configured, or the items have not been received or are not in the correct status.
  Causes:
  
  No Items in the PO: The purchase order may not have any items that are eligible for a goods issue.
  Incorrect PO Status: The status of the purchase order may not allow for goods issues (e.g., it may be closed or completed).
  Item Category Issues: The item category of the PO may not be configured to allow for goods issues.
  Goods Receipt Not Completed: If the goods receipt for the items has not been completed, the system will not allow a goods issue.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on goods issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Purchase Order: Verify that the purchase order contains items that are eligible for a goods issue. You can do this by checking the PO in the SAP system.
  Review PO Status: Ensure that the purchase order is in a status that allows for goods issues. If it is closed or completed, you may need to create a new PO or reopen the existing one if possible.
  Verify Item Categories: Check the item categories in the PO to ensure they are set up correctly for goods issues. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team if there are issues.
  Complete Goods Receipt: If the goods receipt has not been completed, ensure that it is done first before attempting a goods issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific document type being used to ensure that it allows for goods issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the details of the purchase order and check its items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform goods issues against the purchase order.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system configuration issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.