How To Fix WG416 - Do not split collective purchase orders and allocation table POs

WG416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Do not split collective purchase orders and allocation table POs

What causes this issue?

You selected a purchase order for splitting that was either a
collective purchase order or for an allocation. These purchase orders
cannot be split.

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 WG416 - Do not split collective purchase orders and allocation table POs ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WG416:
  
  SAP Error Message: WG416
  Text:
  Do not split collective purchase orders and allocation table POs
  
  Cause
  The error WG416 occurs when the system detects an attempt to split a collective purchase order or a purchase order created from an allocation table during a process that involves splitting purchase orders (e.g., delivery creation, goods receipt, or invoice verification).
  
  Collective Purchase Orders are special POs that group multiple purchase requisitions or purchase orders into one document for processing efficiency.
  Allocation Table POs are purchase orders created based on allocation tables, which are used to distribute quantities or values across multiple POs or deliveries.
  
  SAP does not allow splitting these types of purchase orders because splitting them could lead to inconsistencies in allocation, delivery, or invoicing processes.
  
  When does this error typically occur?
  
  During delivery creation or goods receipt when the system tries to split the PO items into multiple deliveries.
  During invoice