How To Fix MEPO855 - Multiple account assignment not possible for item &1

MEPO855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Multiple account assignment not possible for item &1

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MEPO855 - Details

• The SAP error message MEPO855, which states "Multiple account assignment not possible for item &1," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when there is an attempt to assign multiple accounts to a single line item in a way that is not supported by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Account Assignments: The error usually arises when a line item in a purchasing document is configured to allow multiple account assignments, but the system settings or the document type do not support this feature.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how account assignments can be made. For example, some document types may only allow a single account assignment per line item.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up to allow multiple account assignments for the specific purchasing document type being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type Settings: Review the configuration