How To Fix 06138 - Not possible to determine a consumption account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Not possible to determine a consumption account

What causes this issue?

The system was not able to determine a consumption account for the
purchase order item with account assignment.
Which account is determined is controlled via Customizing with the
function "automatic posting" (transaction/event key GBB).

How to fix this error?

Check your input.
If necessary, contact your system administrator. The latter will be
able to specify an account.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06138 - Not possible to determine a consumption account ?

  The SAP error message "06138 Not possible to determine a consumption account" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system is unable to identify the appropriate consumption account for a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of goods movements, invoice verification, or when executing certain financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consumption account may not be configured in the relevant settings for the material or service being processed.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment category may not be set correctly, leading to the inability to determine the appropriate account.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or service master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, lacking the necessary account assignment information.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not have a defined consumption account in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to the correct general ledger accounts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and ensure that the consumption accounts are properly defined for the relevant account assignment categories and valuation classes.
  Verify the settings under "Financial Accounting" > "General Ledger Accounting" > "Master Data" > "G/L Accounts" > "Create/Change G/L Account".
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (Transaction code: MM03) or service master data to ensure that the account assignment information is complete and correct.
  Ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Account Assignment Category:
  
  Verify that the account assignment category used in the transaction is appropriate and that it has been configured to link to the correct consumption account.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is correctly set up in the system and that it has a defined consumption account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), OBYC (Automatic Account Determination), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant configuration and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.