How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON039 - Distribution by percentage selected, add another accounting line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Distribution by percentage selected, add another accounting line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON039 - Distribution by percentage selected, add another accounting line ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON039 typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase requisitions when the distribution of costs is set to be done by percentage, but the system detects that there is not enough accounting lines to accommodate the distribution.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have selected the option to distribute costs by percentage.
  The system expects multiple accounting lines to reflect the percentage distribution, but only one accounting line is provided.
  The total percentage distribution does not sum up to 100%, or there are insufficient lines to distribute the costs as specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Add Additional Accounting Lines:
  
  Go back to the purchase requisition or the relevant document.
  Add more accounting lines to accommodate the percentage distribution. Each line should represent a portion of the total cost, and the sum of the percentages should equal 100%.
  
  
  
  Check Percentage Distribution:
  
  Ensure that the percentages you have entered for each accounting line add up to 100%. If they do not, adjust the percentages accordingly.
  
  
  
  Change Distribution Method:
  
  If you do not need to distribute by percentage, consider changing the distribution method to a fixed amount or another suitable method that does not require multiple lines.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in your SAP system related to purchase requisitions and accounting distributions. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions related to purchase requisitions, such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) or ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter accounting lines and percentages in purchase requisitions to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_REQ_COMMON039 error and successfully process your purchase requisition.