How To Fix 06419 - With multiple accounting lines, distribution indicator cannot be single

06419 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 419

• Message text: With multiple accounting lines, distribution indicator cannot be single

What causes this issue?

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

<DS:GLOS.3526C07CAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Multiple account assignment</>
has been defined for this item, but you have not maintained the
distribution indicator accordingly.

How to fix this error?

Decide how the account assignment is to be split up (e.g. on a
percentage or quantity basis). Then set the distribution indicator
accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06419 - With multiple accounting lines, distribution indicator cannot be single ?

  The SAP error message 06419, which states "With multiple accounting lines, distribution indicator cannot be single," typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with multiple line items in a document. This error is related to the distribution indicator used in the accounting entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to post a document that has multiple accounting lines (e.g., multiple line items) but the distribution indicator is set to "single." The distribution indicator determines how the amounts are distributed across the line items. When there are multiple lines, the system expects a different distribution method (e.g., "multiple" or "split") rather than a single distribution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Distribution Indicator: 
  
  Review the distribution indicator set for the accounting document. If it is set to "single," change it to "multiple" or "split" as appropriate for your transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Line Items:
  
  Ensure that the line