How To Fix MM_PUR_SES183 - Purchase order item &1 entails shipping costs.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Purchase order item &1 entails shipping costs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES183 - Purchase order item &1 entails shipping costs. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES183 indicates that a purchase order item has associated shipping costs that need to be addressed. This error typically arises in the context of procurement and logistics when the system detects that shipping costs are not properly configured or accounted for in the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Shipping Costs Not Defined: The purchase order item may not have shipping costs defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for shipping costs in the material master or vendor master may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Missing Conditions: The pricing conditions for shipping costs may not be set up in the purchasing info record or the vendor master.
  Account Assignment Issues: There may be issues with how the account assignment is set up for the purchase order item, leading to confusion about how to allocate shipping costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Review the purchase order item to ensure that shipping costs are correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in the SAP system and checking the item details.
  Define Shipping Costs: If shipping costs are not defined, you may need to add them manually or ensure that they are included in the pricing conditions.
  Review Material and Vendor Master Data: Check the material master and vendor master records to ensure that shipping costs are properly configured. This includes verifying that the relevant conditions for shipping costs are set up.
  Update Pricing Conditions: If necessary, update the pricing conditions in the purchasing info record or vendor master to include shipping costs.
  Consult with Finance: If the shipping costs are related to specific account assignments, consult with your finance team to ensure that the account assignments are correct and that the costs can be allocated properly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to manage pricing conditions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring shipping costs and pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to shipping costs in purchase orders.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase orders, material master data, and vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES183 error and ensure that shipping costs are properly accounted for in your purchase orders.