How To Fix MM_IV_ODATA_MNG007 - You must set at least one allocation indicator.

MM_IV_ODATA_MNG007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_IV_ODATA_MNG - Message class for ODATA_MM_IV_MNG

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You must set at least one allocation indicator.

What causes this issue?

You did not select any allocation criteria. As a result, no purchase
order history records could be selected.

System Response

The system expects the following: At least one of the fields
<LS>Deliveries</>, <LS>Returns</> or <LS>Planned Delivery Costs</> is
selected.

How to fix this error?

Select at least one allocation criterion.
If you want to assign the invoice to goods receipts or purchase orders,
select <LS>Deliveries</>.
If you want to assign the invoice to returns, select <LS>Returns</>.
If you want to settle planned delivery costs, select <LS>Planned
Delivery Costs</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IV_ODATA_MNG007 - You must set at least one allocation indicator. ?

  The SAP error message MM_IV_ODATA_MNG007 indicates that you must set at least one allocation indicator when performing a certain operation related to inventory management or OData services. This error typically arises in the context of inventory postings, goods movements, or when using OData services for inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects an allocation indicator to be set for a transaction, but none has been provided. Allocation indicators are used to specify how inventory should be allocated or managed in various scenarios, such as stock transfers, goods receipts, or other inventory-related activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that you are providing the necessary allocation indicators as required by the process.
  
  
  Set Allocation Indicators: If you are using a custom program or an OData service, ensure that the allocation indicator is included in the request payload.