How To Fix 6R014 - Account assignment category & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Account assignment category & does not exist

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Select an existing account assignment category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R014 - Account assignment category & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 6R014 indicates that the account assignment category specified in a transaction does not exist or is not valid for the current context. This error typically arises in scenarios involving purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or requisitions, where account assignment categories are used to determine how costs are allocated.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category specified in the document does not exist in the system or is not defined for the relevant transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: The account assignment category may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant document type.
  Missing Master Data: The master data (such as material master or vendor master) may not have the necessary account assignment category defined.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect account assignment category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Category: Verify that the account assignment category you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Account Assignment ? Define Account Assignment Categories.
  Ensure that the category you are using is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Ensure that the account assignment category is allowed for the specific document type you are working with.
  
  Check the settings for the document type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (material, vendor, etc.) is correctly set up with the appropriate account assignment category.
  
  For materials, check the material master data using transaction MM03.
  For vendors, check the vendor master data using transaction XK03.
  
  
  
  Correct User Input: If the error is due to user input, correct the account assignment category in the transaction and try again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct account assignment category to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Account Assignment Categories: These categories determine how costs are allocated in purchasing documents. Common categories include:
  
  K: Cost center
  P: Project
  A: Asset
  F: Internal order
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 6R014 in SAP.