How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO016 - Enter item with master record or account assignment and material group

APPL_MM_PUR_PO016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter item with master record or account assignment and material group

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APPL_MM_PUR_PO016 - Details

• The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO016 typically occurs when creating or modifying a purchase order (PO) in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system requires an item to have either a master record (like a material master) or an account assignment (like a service or non-stock item) along with a material group.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Material Master Record: The item you are trying to add to the purchase order does not have a corresponding material master record in the system.
  Missing Account Assignment: If the item is a service or non-stock item, it may require an account assignment that is not provided.
  Material Group Not Assigned: The material group for the item may not be defined or is missing in the material master.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category selected may not be appropriate for the type of item being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can