How To Fix M8533 - You have to set at least one allocation indicator

M8533 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 533

• Message text: You have to set at least one allocation indicator

What causes this issue?

You did not select any allocation criteria. As a result, no purchase
order history records could be selected.

System Response

The system expects the following:
at least one of the fields <LS>Deliveries</> and <LS>Returns</> is
selected.
and
at least one of the fields <LS>Goods/services</> and <LS>Planned
delivery costs</> is selected.

How to fix this error?

Select at least one allocation criterion.
If you want to assign the invoice to goods receipts or purchase orders,
select <LS>Deliveries</>.
If you want to assign the invoice to returns, select <LS>Returns</>.
If you want to settle goods or services, select <LS>Goods/services</>.
If you want to settle planned delivery costs, select <LS>Planned
delivery costs</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8533 - You have to set at least one allocation indicator ?

  The SAP error message M8533, which states "You have to set at least one allocation indicator," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material requirements planning (MRP) when you are trying to perform an action that requires allocation indicators to be set for materials or stock items.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to execute a transaction that requires allocation indicators, but none have been set for the relevant materials. Allocation indicators are used in SAP to determine how stock is allocated to various processes, such as production orders, sales orders, or reservations. If these indicators are not defined, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set at least one allocation indicator for the relevant materials. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Material: Determine which material is causing the error. This can usually be found in the error message details or