How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON037 - If only one acct. assgt. item exists, choose Single Account Assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON - Message class for Purchase Contracts

• Message number: 037

• Message text: If only one acct. assgt. item exists, choose Single Account Assignment

What causes this issue?

When entering an account assignment, you chose multiple account
assignment (either quantity-based or percentage), but you have only
entered one account assignment item.

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?

If required, enter further account assignment items.
If you do not want to enter any further account assignments, choose
<ZH>Single account assignment </>in the Distribution Indicator field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON037 - If only one acct. assgt. item exists, choose Single Account Assignment ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON037 typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when there is an issue with account assignment. The message indicates that if there is only one account assignment item in the document, the system expects you to choose the "Single Account Assignment" option.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Account Assignments: The system detects that there are multiple account assignment items, but the user is trying to process it as if there is only one.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not support multiple account assignments.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the intended use of account assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment: Review the account assignment items in your purchasing document. If there is only one account assignment, ensure that you select the "Single Account Assignment" option.
  
  
  Adjust Document Type: If you need to have multiple account assignments, ensure that the document type you are using supports this feature. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or configuration team.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to account assignments in the SAP system. This may involve looking at the settings in the SPRO transaction under the relevant purchasing or materials management sections.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly handle account assignments in purchasing documents, especially when dealing with multiple assignments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on account assignment handling in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON037 error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.