How To Fix MM_PUR_SES080 - Distribution by Amount of the purchase order cannot be changed in SES.

MM_PUR_SES080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Distribution by Amount of the purchase order cannot be changed in SES.

What causes this issue?

You want to change the indicator for the account assignment distribution
of the service entry sheet item. The referenced purchase order item uses
"Distribution by Amount".

System Response

If the purchaser has maintained "Distribution by Amount" as distribution
indicator for the purchase order item, the system does not allow a
change of the indicator in the service entry sheet.

How to fix this error?

Please keep the indicator "Distribution by Amount" and enter the desired
amounts for the account assignments objects.

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_PUR_SES080 - Distribution by Amount of the purchase order cannot be changed in SES. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES080 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of amounts in a purchase order (PO) when trying to perform a Service Entry Sheet (SES) transaction. Specifically, it means that the distribution by amount of the purchase order cannot be changed in the SES.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Fixed Distribution: The purchase order may have a fixed distribution of amounts that cannot be altered. This is common in service procurement where the amounts are predefined.
  
  
  Service Entry Sheet Configuration: The configuration settings for the SES may not allow changes to the distribution of amounts once the SES is created.
  
  
  PO Status: The status of the purchase order may not permit changes. For example, if the PO is already partially or fully invoiced, changes to the distribution may be restricted.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how amounts can be