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

06138 - Overview

• 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