How To Fix MEPO076 - Purchase order &1, item, &2 has a different material group

MEPO076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Purchase order &1, item, &2 has a different material group

What causes this issue?

The item refers to another purchase order. The material groups in both
purchase order items differ.

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?

Check the material group in the item.
Refer to another purchase order, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO076 - Purchase order &1, item, &2 has a different material group ?

  The SAP error message MEPO076 indicates that there is a mismatch in the material group for a purchase order item. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a purchase order (PO) that has items with different material groups, which can lead to inconsistencies in procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Material Groups: The purchase order item you are trying to process has a material group that is different from what is expected or defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the items may not be consistent, leading to different material groups being assigned.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for items with different material groups to be processed together in a single purchase order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Groups: Review the material groups assigned to the items in the purchase order. You can do this by navigating to the material master data and checking the relevant