How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_VAS116 - Item &1 of purchase order &2 is a statistical line item.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_VAS - Message Class for Value Added Services

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Item &1 of purchase order &2 is a statistical line item.

What causes this issue?

The current line item is skipped, because it is marked as statistical
line item and will not have VAS assigned to it.
If the item &v1& is a generic article, the value added services of the
variante may be assigned
If the item &v1& is a structured article like prepack, sales set or
display, the value added service is assigned to the header article.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS116 - Item &1 of purchase order &2 is a statistical line item. ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS116 indicates that the item in question is a statistical line item in a purchase order. Statistical line items are typically used for informational purposes and do not affect the financial accounting directly. This error often arises when trying to perform an action that is not allowed on statistical items, such as certain types of postings or adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Statistical Line Item: The item in the purchase order is marked as statistical, meaning it is not intended for financial postings.
  Incorrect Action: The action you are trying to perform (e.g., goods receipt, invoice verification) is not applicable to statistical items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order to confirm the status of the item. If it is indeed a statistical item, determine if this is correct based on your business process.
  Change Item Type: If the item should not be statistical, you may need to change the item type in the purchase order. This typically involves:
  
  Deleting the statistical item and creating a new item with the correct type.
  Adjusting the purchase order to ensure that the item is set up correctly for the intended transactions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's purchasing and accounting policies to ensure that the use of statistical items aligns with your business processes.
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the item should not be statistical, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Items: These are often used in scenarios where you want to track certain information without impacting financial records. Common examples include tracking vendor performance or managing non-financial commitments.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP help documentation for more details on handling purchase orders and statistical items.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., ME21N for creating purchase orders, ME22N for changing them) to manage purchase orders effectively.
  
  By understanding the nature of statistical line items and ensuring that your actions align with their intended use, you can resolve this error effectively.