How To Fix ME708 - Item & for purchasing document & not selectable

ME708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Item & for purchasing document & not selectable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME708 - Item & for purchasing document & not selectable ?

  The SAP error message ME708 ("Item & for purchasing document & not selectable") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the specific item in the purchasing document cannot be selected for further processing, often due to certain conditions or settings in the system.
  Causes of ME708 Error
  
  
  Item Status: The item may have a status that prevents it from being processed. For example, it could be marked as "blocked" or "deleted."
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The purchasing document type may have restrictions that prevent certain items from being selected.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: Required fields for the item may be incomplete or missing, leading to the item being non-selectable.
  
  
  Item Category: The item category may not be compatible with the action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: If the item has an account assignment that is not valid or is missing, it may not be