How To Fix ME582 - Change of address not possible in all items

ME582 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 582

• Message text: Change of address not possible in all items

What causes this issue?

You have changed the <LS>Subcontracting supplier</> indicator or the
subcontracting supplier. The change could not be made in all desired
items due to the fact that outline purchase agreements have already been
assigned.

System Response

The system checks whether the changes are consistent with the address
data of the assigned agreements.

How to fix this error?

Check the items. If necessary, cancel the links to the agreements prior
to changing the address.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME582 - Change of address not possible in all items ?

  The SAP error message ME582, which states "Change of address not possible in all items," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the address of a purchase order (PO) or a related document, but the system detects that the change cannot be applied to all items in the document. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Item-Level Restrictions: Some items in the purchase order may have specific conditions or restrictions that prevent the address from being changed. For example, items that are already in a certain status (e.g., delivered, invoiced) may not allow address changes.
  
  
  Different Vendors: If the items in the PO are associated with different vendors or supplier addresses, the system may not allow a change to a single address.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: If the address data is incomplete or incorrect for some items, the system may reject the change.
  
  
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