How To Fix 9J524 - Reference type 6 requires cost accounting account assignment category

9J524 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Reference type 6 requires cost accounting account assignment category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J524 - Reference type 6 requires cost accounting account assignment category ?

  The SAP error message 9J524 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment category in the context of cost accounting. Specifically, it states that a reference type 6 requires a cost accounting account assignment category. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a reference type that is not properly configured for cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a specific account assignment category, but the system is unable to find it due to incorrect or missing configuration.
  Reference Type Configuration: The reference type (in this case, type 6) may not be set up correctly in the system to allow for cost accounting assignments.
  Missing Cost Center or Internal Order: The transaction may require a cost center or internal order to be specified, and if these are missing, the error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment Category: Ensure that the account