How To Fix MM_PUR_SES_UPL043 - SES &1 item &2: Reference purchase order item is a limit item.

MM_PUR_SES_UPL043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES_UPL - SES Upload via Excel

• Message number: 043

• Message text: SES &1 item &2: Reference purchase order item is a limit item.

What causes this issue?

You have entered a purchase order limit item as reference (item category
E: Enhanced Limits). The creation of service entry sheets via Excel
import is only available with reference to standard items in the
purchase order.

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?

Please maintain only item numbers of purchase order standard items as
reference in the Excel file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL043 - SES &1 item &2: Reference purchase order item is a limit item. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL043 indicates that you are trying to process a purchase order item that is a limit item. Limit items are typically used in the context of service procurement, where the total value of the services is not predetermined, and instead, a limit is set for the total amount that can be invoiced against that purchase order item.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to create or modify a purchase order item that is defined as a limit item.
  The system does not allow certain actions (like creating a service entry sheet) on limit items because they are treated differently than standard purchase order items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Item Type: Verify that the item you are trying to process is indeed a limit item. You can do this by checking the item details in the purchase order.
  
  
  Service Entry Sheet: If you are trying