How To Fix MEPO171 - Delivery tolerances for limits are not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Delivery tolerances for limits are not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO171 - Delivery tolerances for limits are not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message MEPO171 ("Delivery tolerances for limits are not allowed") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with purchase orders or contracts that involve delivery tolerances. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the delivery tolerances set for a particular item or document.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Delivery Tolerances Configuration: The delivery tolerances for the item in question are set incorrectly. For example, if the system is configured to allow delivery tolerances but the specific item or document does not support them, this error will occur.
  
  
  Item Category: Certain item categories in SAP do not allow for delivery tolerances. If the item category of the purchase order or contract does not support delivery tolerances, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Contract or Purchase Order Settings: If you are working with a contract or purchase order that has specific