How To Fix MEPO086 - Material can no longer be changed

MEPO086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Material can no longer be changed

What causes this issue?

The material has been changed manually or rederived through input in
another field (e.g. contract, purchase requisition, ... ).
However, a different value for this field is not allowed because
follow-on documents (possibly including cancelled follow-on documents)
exist.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MEPO086 - Details

• The SAP error message MEPO086 ("Material can no longer be changed") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when you attempt to modify a material that has already been processed or is in a status that does not allow changes. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The purchasing document (like a purchase order or contract) may be in a status that prohibits changes, such as being fully delivered, invoiced, or closed.
  Material Master Data: The material may have been flagged for deletion or may have a status that restricts changes.
  Release Strategy: If the document is subject to a release strategy, it may be locked for changes until it is released.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on changes after a certain point in the process.
  Custom Settings: Custom configurations in the SAP system may impose additional restrictions on changing materials.
  
  Solutions:
  
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