How To Fix SPC02803 - Statistical item & in PO & cannot be referenced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC02 - Messages for 2nd phase of SPEC2000

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Statistical item & in PO & cannot be referenced

What causes this issue?

The material referenced is the material in the main item which is
already statistical in the Purchase Order . Only the non-statistical
items in the Purchase Order can be referenced for creating an Logistics
Invoice Verification Document with reference to 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC02803 - Statistical item & in PO & cannot be referenced ?

  The SAP error message SPC02803 indicates that a statistical item in a Purchase Order (PO) cannot be referenced. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a statistical item that is not allowed, such as trying to create a goods receipt or invoice for a statistical item.
  Cause:
  
  Statistical Item: The item in question is marked as a statistical item in the material master. Statistical items are used for tracking purposes and do not have a direct impact on inventory or financial accounting.
  Incorrect Operations: Operations that require a financial impact (like goods receipts or invoice verification) cannot be performed on statistical items.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing documents that are causing this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master record for the item in question. Ensure that it is not set as a statistical item if you intend to perform operations that require financial postings.
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Change Item Category: If the item is incorrectly set as a statistical item, you may need to change the item category in the purchasing document or the material master to a standard item category that allows for financial postings.
  
  
  Review Purchase Order: Check the Purchase Order (transaction code ME23N) to ensure that the item is correctly defined and that you are not trying to perform an operation that is not allowed for statistical items.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to statistical items and their allowed operations.
  
  
  Error Handling: If the error persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Items: These are typically used for tracking purposes in scenarios like consignment stock or when you want to monitor the consumption of materials without affecting inventory levels.
  Item Categories: Different item categories in SAP (like standard, consignment, subcontracting, etc.) have different rules regarding inventory and financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPC02803 error and understand the implications of using statistical items in your purchasing processes.