How To Fix MW577 - A PO split for each DC is not possible for direct deliveries

MW577 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 577

• Message text: A PO split for each DC is not possible for direct deliveries

What causes this issue?

You selected generation of vendor purchase orders for plants. You,
therefore, cannot have an order split based on the criterion DC.

System Response

Third party orders cannot be generated based on the split criterion DC.

How to fix this error?

Choose from the following split criteria:
Plant
Delivery date
Goods movement type in DC

Procedure for System Administrators

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 MW577 - A PO split for each DC is not possible for direct deliveries ?

  The SAP error message MW577, which states "A PO split for each DC is not possible for direct deliveries," typically occurs in the context of procurement and logistics when dealing with purchase orders (POs) and direct deliveries to different distribution centers (DCs). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Direct Deliveries: The error arises because the system is trying to split a purchase order for direct deliveries to multiple distribution centers. In SAP, direct deliveries are typically treated as single transactions that do not allow for splitting across multiple locations.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for the splitting of purchase orders for direct deliveries. This is often a result of how the purchasing and logistics modules are set up.
  
  
  Item Category: The item category used in the purchase order may not support splitting for direct deliveries. Certain item categories are designed for specific