How To Fix MEPO143 - Valuated sales order stock is only allowed for single account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Valuated sales order stock is only allowed for single account assignment

What causes this issue?

For a purchase order item or purchase requisition item with multiple
account assignments, you have made settings that determine that upon
later goods receipt, valuated individual stock (sales order
stock/project stock) will be updated. This is not possible since v
aluated goods receipts for purchase order items with multiple account
assignments can only be posted directly to consumption.

System Response

This is an error message. You cannot post the purchase order item or
purchase requisition item with multiple account assignments with
valuated individual stock.

How to fix this error?

Review and correct the settings for valuating the relevant account
assignment objects (sales order or project) of the purchase order item
or purchase requisition item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO143 - Valuated sales order stock is only allowed for single account assignment ?

  The SAP error message MEPO143 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment of a purchase order (PO) that is linked to a sales order. Specifically, it states that "Valuated sales order stock is only allowed for single account assignment." This error typically arises when you attempt to create or process a purchase order that is intended to be linked to a sales order, but the account assignment is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Account Assignments: The purchase order is trying to reference multiple account assignments, which is not allowed when dealing with valuated sales order stock.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up to handle the specific type of account assignment you are trying to use.
  Sales Order Stock Type: The stock type being used is not compatible with the account assignment structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEPO143 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the purchase order is set up with a single account assignment. You can do this by reviewing the account assignment category in the purchase order.
  If the purchase order is linked to a sales order, ensure that it is only assigned to one sales order.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the purchase order and sales order integration. Ensure that the settings allow for the correct handling of valuated sales order stock.
  
  
  
  Modify Purchase Order:
  
  If the purchase order has multiple account assignments, modify it to have a single account assignment. You can do this by editing the purchase order and changing the account assignment category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to account assignment categories and sales order stock to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the purchase order creation or processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Account Assignment Categories: Familiarize yourself with the different account assignment categories in SAP and their implications for purchase orders and sales orders.
  Valuated Sales Order Stock: Understand how valuated sales order stock works in SAP and the implications for inventory management and accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in procurement and inventory management within SAP.