How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC043 - Select 'Goods Receipt' for items with product type group 'Service'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Select 'Goods Receipt' for items with product type group 'Service'.

What causes this issue?

For purchase order items with product type group 'Service' and
consumption posting 'Unknown', the flag 'Goods Receipt' must be set.

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?

Select the checkbox 'Goods Receipt'.
Where to find information on the settings for consumption posting:
As a configuration expert, you can view and define the settings for
consumption posting in the configuration app <ZK>Manage Your Solution</>
-> <ZK>Configure Your Solution</> -> <ZK>Application Area: Sourcing
andProcurement</> -> <ZK>Sub Application Area: Operational Procurement
</> -> <ZK>Account Assignment</> -> <ZK>Maintain Account Assignment
Categories</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC043 - Select 'Goods Receipt' for items with product type group 'Service'. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC043 typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods receipt (GR) for items classified as services. In SAP, services are treated differently than goods, and a goods receipt is not applicable for service items.
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  You are attempting to post a goods receipt for a service item, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Service items do not have physical inventory and therefore do not require a goods receipt.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Item Type: Verify that the item you are trying to process is indeed a service. You can do this by checking the material master or the purchase order.
  
  
  Use Service Entry Sheet: Instead of a goods receipt, you should create a Service Entry Sheet (SES) for the service items. This is the correct method to acknowledge the receipt of services in SAP.
  
  
  Correct Transaction: If you are in the wrong transaction (e.g., trying to use MIGO for a goods receipt), switch to the appropriate transaction for services, which is usually ML81N (Service Entry Sheet).
  
  
  Review Purchase Order: Ensure that the purchase order is correctly set up for services. The item category for service items should be set to a category that supports service entry (e.g., item category D for services).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on handling service items.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Service Entry Sheet (SES): This is the document used in SAP to confirm the receipt of services. It allows you to enter the details of the services rendered and is used to trigger the payment process.
  Item Categories: In SAP, different item categories are used to define how materials or services are treated in the system. For services, ensure you are using the correct item category (e.g., D for services).
  SAP Help Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP training materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and correctly process service items in SAP.