How To Fix MIGO039 - This item cannot be distributed

MIGO039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIGO - Inventory Management: Interface

• Message number: 039

• Message text: This item cannot be distributed

What causes this issue?

The <ZH>Distribute quantity</> function cannot be carried out for the
selected item. This applies to the following types of items, for
example:
Header items in a <DS:GLOS.3526C3F9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>BOM</> that
has been exploded
Header items in a <DS:GLOS.3526B683AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>subsequent
adjustment</>
Full products and <DS:GLOS.3526BBC5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>'empties'
material</>

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?

Choose another item and continue working.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIGO039 - This item cannot be distributed ?

  The SAP error message MIGO039: "This item cannot be distributed" typically occurs during the goods movement process in SAP, particularly when trying to post a goods receipt or transfer posting. This error indicates that there is an issue with the item being processed, which prevents it from being distributed to the relevant inventory or accounting records.
  Causes of MIGO039
  
  
  Item Not Allowed for Distribution: The item may not be set up correctly in the system to allow for distribution. This could be due to settings in the material master or the configuration of the movement type.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be properly defined in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect data in fields such as valuation class, material type, or stock type.
  
  
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type of the item (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow for the type of movement you are trying to