How To Fix MEOUT223 - Enter valid distribution details

MEOUT223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Enter valid distribution details

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Provide the following details:
+,,Create at least one entry under <ZH>Header Distribution</> or
<ZH>Item Distribution</>.
+,,Enter a valid value (except 0) for <ZH>Distribution Percentage</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT223 - Enter valid distribution details ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT223, which states "Enter valid distribution details," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system expects valid distribution information for the line items being processed. This error can arise in various scenarios, including when creating or modifying purchase orders, especially when dealing with account assignment or distribution of costs.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Distribution Information: The line item may not have the necessary distribution details filled in, such as account assignment category, cost center, or internal order.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment category may not be compatible with the type of item being ordered (e.g., a service item may require different distribution details than a material item).
  Invalid or Inactive Cost Centers/Orders: The cost center or internal order specified may be inactive or invalid in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to account assignment or