How To Fix 06840 - Account assignment category & cannot be used in Purchasing

06840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Account assignment category & cannot be used in Purchasing

What causes this issue?

Account assignment category &V1& has no special stock indicator
although the consumption indicator &V2& has been set.

System Response

The account assignment category cannot be used in purchasing documents.

How to fix this error?

Use a different account assignment category or change the system
setting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06840 - Account assignment category & cannot be used in Purchasing ?

  The SAP error message "06840 Account assignment category & cannot be used in Purchasing" typically occurs when there is an issue with the account assignment category specified in a purchasing document (like a purchase order or purchase requisition). This error indicates that the account assignment category you are trying to use is not valid for the purchasing process in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category specified in the purchasing document is not allowed for the type of purchasing document you are creating.
  
  Configuration Issues: The account assignment category may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant purchasing document type.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not support the specified account assignment category.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which account assignment categories can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Category: Verify that the account