How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON034 - With multiple accounting line,distribution indicator cannot be single

APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON - Message class for Purchase Contracts

• Message number: 034

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON034 - With multiple accounting line,distribution indicator cannot be single ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON034 typically occurs in the context of purchasing and accounting when there are multiple accounting lines involved in a transaction, but the distribution indicator is set to a single value. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating purchase orders, invoices, or other financial documents that involve multiple line items.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch between the number of accounting lines and the distribution indicator. Specifically, it indicates that when there are multiple accounting lines (e.g., multiple items in a purchase order), the system expects the distribution indicator to reflect that there are multiple distributions. If the distribution indicator is set to a single value, the system cannot process the transaction correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Distribution Indicator: Ensure that the distribution indicator is set correctly for the transaction. If you have multiple accounting lines, the distribution