How To Fix MM_PUR_SES071 - For "Single Account Assignment", enter only one accounting line.


MM_PUR_SES071 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

  • Message number: 071

  • Message text: For "Single Account Assignment", enter only one accounting line.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The "Account Assignment Distribution" indicator of the service entry
    sheet item is set to "Single Account Assignment", but the item contains
    more than one account assignment line.

    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?

    You can decide whether single or multiple account assignment is to be
    used.
    For single account assignment, only one account assignment line is
    allowed.
    For multiple account assignment, you can decide how the stated quantity
    and net amount are to be distributed (on a quantity basis, by net
    amount, or by percentage). Please select the distribution indicator
    accordingly.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES071 - For "Single Account Assignment", enter only one accounting line. ?
    The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES071 occurs in the context of purchasing and is related to the account assignment in a purchase order or purchase requisition. This error typically arises when the system expects a single account assignment for a line item, but multiple account assignments have been provided instead.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when: You are trying to create or modify a purchase order or requisition with a line item that has been set to use "Single Account Assignment" (e.g., for a cost center, internal order, etc.), but you have entered multiple accounting lines for that item. The system is configured to allow only one account assignment for that particular line item, which is not being adhered to.
    Solution: To resolve the MM_PUR_SES071 error, you can take the following steps: Check Account Assignment: Go to the line item in the purchase order or requisition that is causing the error. Ensure that you have only one account assignment specified.

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