How To Fix MEPO022 - Revision level only allowed in conjunction with material number

MEPO022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Revision level only allowed in conjunction with material number

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MEPO022 - Details

• The SAP error message MEPO022 ("Revision level only allowed in conjunction with material number") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with materials that have a revision level associated with them. This error indicates that the system expects a material number to be specified when a revision level is being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause of this error is that a material number has not been specified in the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order, purchase requisition) while a revision level is being referenced.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing documents that are not aligned with the expected behavior regarding revision levels.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently leave the material number field blank or enter an incorrect value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Material Number: Ensure that a valid material number is entered in the purchasing document where the revision level is being referenced.