How To Fix >4836 - Short acct assgmt &1 &2 is not permitted for tfr pstg from clarif. wklist

>4836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Short acct assgmt &1 &2 is not permitted for tfr pstg from clarif. wklist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4836 - Short acct assgmt &1 &2 is not permitted for tfr pstg from clarif. wklist ?

  The SAP error message "4836 Short acct assignment &1 &2 is not permitted for transfer posting from clarification worklist" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and transfer postings. This error indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment when trying to perform a transfer posting from the clarification worklist.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: The error suggests that the account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.) is not valid for the type of transfer posting you are trying to execute. This could be due to:
  
  The account assignment being too short or not meeting the required length.
  The account assignment not being allowed for the specific transaction type.
  The account assignment being inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain account assignments for transfer postings.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data