Distribution rules and projects - automatic checks

Hello,
I haveve three issues/questions regarding distribution rules and projects:
- Are we able to implement an automatic control which does not allow bookings without distribution rules? The
control already exists for booking which we'll be entered manually. But for automatically generated postings
is not always in place. For example by closing a production order when the appropriate distribution rule is
missing in the BOM.
- Additional for projects: Either the distribution rule which is defined in the project master data should be
proposed automatically and/or only the defined distribution rule is allowed for any bookings. This is mainly
necessary for invoices which are registered only in SAP and not in PM (for example sales commission invoices,
transport costs etc.). There people often use distribution rules which are not suitable.
Our understanding is that once a project is set-up with a distribution rule and an entry is posted against
that item, the distribution rule can not be changed. Is this correct?
With kind regards,
Amine Z.

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