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

SPC02803 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SPC02803 - Details

• 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