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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 verification if the system attempts to split the PO for partial invoicing.
  When using transaction codes or processes that involve splitting POs (e.g., VL01N, MIGO, MIRO).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Avoid splitting collective or allocation table POs:
  
  Since SAP does not support splitting these POs, you should process them as a whole.
  
  
  Check delivery and goods receipt processes:  
  
  Ensure that the delivery quantity matches the PO quantity or is processed in a way that does not require splitting.
  If partial deliveries are necessary, consider creating separate POs instead of collective or allocation table POs.
  
  
  
  Review configuration and master data:  
  
  Check if the PO was created as a collective or allocation table PO intentionally.
  If splitting is required, avoid using collective or allocation table POs for such scenarios.
  
  
  
  Consult with your SAP MM/SD consultant:  
  
  They can help redesign the procurement or delivery process to avoid the need for splitting these special POs.
  They can also check if any custom developments or user exits are causing the splitting attempt.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes involved:  
  
  ME21N (Create PO)  
  VL01N (Create Delivery)  
  MIGO (Goods Movement)  
  MIRO (Invoice Verification)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WG416 for any patches or updates.
  Sometimes SAP releases notes explaining restrictions or providing workarounds.
  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal on Purchase Orders and Delivery Processing  
  SAP MM and SD module guides on collective purchase orders and allocation tables.
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WG416 - Do not split collective purchase orders and allocation table POs
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to split a collective or allocation table PO, which is not allowed by SAP
  
  
  Solution
  Process the PO as a whole without splitting; adjust delivery or invoicing processes
  
  
  Related Processes
  Delivery creation, goods receipt, invoice verification
  
  
  Advice
  Avoid using collective/allocation table POs if splitting is required; consult SAP MM/SD
  
  
  
  
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