How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF071 - Grouping of subitems of item &1 not possible because doc. types different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Grouping of subitems of item &1 not possible because doc. types different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF071 - Grouping of subitems of item &1 not possible because doc. types different ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF071 indicates that there is an issue with the grouping of subitems in a purchase order (PO) due to different document types. This typically occurs when you are trying to group items in a purchase order that have different document types, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to create or modify a purchase order that contains items with different document types (e.g., standard purchase order, consignment, subcontracting, etc.).
  The system does not allow the grouping of these items because they are treated differently in terms of processing and accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Types: Review the items in the purchase order to identify their document types. You can do this by checking the item details in the purchase order.
  
  
  Separate Items: If you find that the items have different document types, you will need to separate them into different purchase orders. Each purchase order should contain items of the same document type.
  
  
  Modify Purchase Order: If you are trying to modify an existing purchase order, ensure that you are not trying to add items with different document types to the same order.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you believe that the document types should be allowed to group, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to document types and item grouping.
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic: If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, ensure that they are not affecting the standard behavior of item grouping.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchase order processing and document types for a better understanding of how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your purchase orders in SAP.