How To Fix 9J523 - You can only enter an account assignment category for ref. type 6

9J523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 523

• Message text: You can only enter an account assignment category for ref. type 6

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J523 - You can only enter an account assignment category for ref. type 6 ?

  The SAP error message 9J523 ("You can only enter an account assignment category for ref. type 6") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the reference type being used and the account assignment category that has been specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to enter an account assignment category that is not compatible with the reference type you are using.
  The reference type in question (often related to certain document types or transaction types) only allows for specific account assignment categories, and the one you are trying to use is not permitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reference Type: Identify the reference type you are using in your transaction. This can usually be found in the document or transaction details.
  
  
  Review Account