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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 assignment category you are using is valid for the purchasing document type. Common account assignment categories include:
  
  K (Cost Center)
  P (Project)
  A (Asset)
  F (Order)
  etc.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and check the settings for account assignment categories under the Purchasing section.
  Ensure that the account assignment category is allowed for the specific purchasing document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Review the material master and vendor master data to ensure that they are set up correctly to support the account assignment category.
  Ensure that the relevant fields are filled out correctly in the master data.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Account Assignment Category: If the current account assignment category is not valid, consider using a different one that is allowed for the purchasing document type.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to your configuration and setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to check the document details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing documents with the specified account assignment category.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.