How To Fix MEPO862 - Final AA indicator only possible if follow-on documents exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Final AA indicator only possible if follow-on documents exist

What causes this issue?

You want to set the <DS:DE.AA_FINAL_IND>final account assignment
indicator</> for an account assignment item although follow-on documents
for the corresponding purchase order item, for example valuated goods r
eceipts or incoming invoices, do not yet exist.

System Response

You cannot set the final account assignment indicator, because the
system only allows you to do that for account assignment items that have
been manually created and assigned to multiple accounts, and for which
you have already created follow-on documents. In addition, valuated
goods receipt, or no goods receipt, must be set for the corresponding
purchase order item.

How to fix this error?

First create the necessary follow-on documents, and then set the final
account assignment indicator.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO862 - Final AA indicator only possible if follow-on documents exist ?

  The SAP error message MEPO862, which states "Final AA indicator only possible if follow-on documents exist," typically occurs in the context of the release of purchase orders or contracts in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is preventing the user from marking a purchase order or contract as "Final" because there are no follow-on documents associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Follow-On Documents: The primary cause of this error is that the purchase order or contract does not have any follow-on documents (like goods receipts, invoices, etc.) that are linked to it. The "Final AA" (Final Account Assignment) indicator is used to indicate that no further postings will be made against the account assignment, and it can only be set if there are follow-on documents that have been created.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Status: The document may not be in the correct status to allow for the Final AA indicator to be set.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are affecting the ability to set the Final AA indicator.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Follow-On Documents: Verify if there are any follow-on documents associated with the purchase order or contract. You can do this by checking the document flow in the SAP system. If there are no follow-on documents, you may need to create them (e.g., create a goods receipt or an invoice).
  
  
  Review Document Status: Ensure that the purchase order or contract is in a status that allows for the Final AA indicator to be set. If the document is still open or has pending items, you may need to resolve those first.
  
  
  Create Follow-On Documents: If applicable, create the necessary follow-on documents (like a goods receipt or invoice) to establish the link needed for the Final AA indicator.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you believe that the configuration settings may be causing the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to account assignments and the Final AA indicator.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME31K (Create Contract) to view or manage purchase orders and contracts.
  Document Flow: Use the document flow feature in SAP to see the relationship between the purchase order and any follow-on documents.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO862 error and successfully set the Final AA indicator if the conditions are met.