How To Fix MM_PUR_SES081 - Distribution by Amount only selectable if used in the purchase order.

MM_PUR_SES081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Distribution by Amount only selectable if used in the purchase order.

What causes this issue?

You want to select the distribution indicator "Distribution by Amount"
for the account assignment of the service entry sheet item but the
system does not allow it.

System Response

If the purchaser has entered an account assignment distribution other
than "Distribution by Amount" for the purchase order item, you cannot
select this indicator for the service entry sheet item. You can only use
"Distribution by Amount" in the service entry sheet if the purchaser has
already selected it in the purchase order.

How to fix this error?

Please use either "Single Account Assignment" or "Distribution by
Percentage" or "Distribution by Quantity".

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_SES081 - Distribution by Amount only selectable if used in the purchase order. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES081 indicates that the distribution by amount is only selectable if it is used in the purchase order. This error typically arises in the context of creating or processing purchase orders, particularly when dealing with account assignments and distribution methods.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use the "Distribution by Amount" option in a scenario where it is not applicable. This usually happens when:
  
  The purchase order does not have the necessary account assignment or item category that allows for distribution by amount.
  The configuration settings in the system do not permit the use of this distribution method for the specific purchase order type or item category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchase order item category supports distribution by amount. For example, standard item categories like "Standard" (item category "N") typically allow for this, while others may not.
  
  
  
  Review Account