Material numbers are swapped in PO output

[crkant8991]

We are facing an issue where the material numbers are swapped in PO output pdf.

We checked correct material number - 100000 is entered in the PO item overview in PO. PO output is sent through EDI, We checked in the IDOC segment, wrong material number - 300000 is getting sent.

This is happening for multiple POs.

Please anyone help why the wrong data is picking up in the idoc and how to check from where is the wrong material number fetching from??

Thank you..

[bhumi_1star]

Are you using SAP standard PO output or customised?

[crkant8991]

Hi bhumika,

Thanku for ur message.

We r using customized output type ZAIB- Ariba purchase order- EDI medium

But madm, I want to know why the wrong material no. data is fetching into idoc segment..and from where is it fetching??

Thnkku

[bhumi_1star]

Can't you debug your with ABAPER, you can generate your scenario in QA or SND and then try to debug it.

It will help you definitely.

[BijayKumarBarik · Accepted solution]

If material code/material number is X in ME23N and PO layout shows in other application is Y- you need to check how mapping designed in between PO fields with other application with PO/PO layout and why & how swapping causing your concern! You may need to get help from ABAPer to understand integration/interface within.

This is not good practice to keep material number in PO layout where POs will reach to many vendors and why vendor/s supposed to know your internal material code/material number?

Alternatively you can keep material description in PO layout where each material number have its material description and along with material description in PO layout you may have material quantity, value, taxes and other purchasing conditions!