How To Fix ME442 - Selection of "No periodic" not allowed

ME442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Selection of "No periodic" not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a creation strategy that provides for creation after
the next date. In this case, you have to enter a creation periodicity.

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?

Choose a creation periodicity.
If you do not wish to have periodic creation, first choose the creation
strategy <LS>Changed only</> in the general parameters. Then select
<LS>No periodic</> in the "Creation periodicity" area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ME442 - Details

• The SAP error message ME442 ("Selection of 'No periodic' not allowed") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions or purchase orders that involve scheduling agreements or periodic invoicing. This error indicates that the system does not allow the selection of a "No periodic" option in a scenario where periodic invoicing or scheduling is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not support the "No periodic" option. For example, if you are trying to create a purchase order or requisition that is expected to have periodic invoicing, but you select "No periodic," the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for purchasing documents may not allow for the selection of "No periodic" in certain contexts.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the vendor, material, or purchasing info records that lead to