How To Fix MEPO142 - Delivery type &1 not allowed with sales doc. cat. &2 and predecessor &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Delivery type &1 not allowed with sales doc. cat. &2 and predecessor &3

What causes this issue?

The delivery type for deliveries related to purchase orders must be
defined in Customizing as follows:
Predecessor = <LS>B purchase order necessary</>.
Sales document category = <LS>T</> <LS>returns delivery for order</> for
store returns.
Sales document category = <LS>J delivery</> for:
Returns to supplier
Stock transport orders
Stock transfer returns in
<DS:GLOS.47AD987B634839F4E10000000A421392>Enhanced Returns Processing
</>
Store returns with inbound and outbound delivery.

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?

Enter a suitable delivery type. If necessary, adjust the default
settings of the delivery type in Customizing.
Default settings for returns to supplier:
<DS:SIMG.W_DF_LT_0802>Customizing</>.
Default settings for store returns:
<DS:SIMG.W_DF_LT_0803>Customizing</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO142 - Delivery type &1 not allowed with sales doc. cat. &2 and predecessor &3 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO142 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery type in relation to the sales document category and the predecessor document. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing and sales processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and sales orders.
  Cause:
  The error message MEPO142 is triggered when:
  
  The delivery type specified in the purchase order or related document is not compatible with the sales document category.
  The predecessor document (which could be a sales order or another document) has a delivery type that does not match the expected configuration for the sales document category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for delivery types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) to verify the allowed delivery types for the specific sales document category.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Category:
  
  Check the sales document category associated with the sales order or predecessor document. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the delivery type you are trying to use is allowed for that category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Predecessor Document:
  
  If the predecessor document is causing the issue, review its delivery type and ensure it aligns with the expected delivery types for the sales document category.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have access to change the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or functional consultant to make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the documents can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to sales and distribution (SD) and materials management (MM) for more details on document types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MEPO142 error and implement a solution to resolve it.