How To Fix BBP_ES_ERP_INT008 - No account assignment category found with unknown consumption posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BBP_ES_ERP_INT - E-Sourcing integration

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No account assignment category found with unknown consumption posting

What causes this issue?

You have completed sourcing in SAP Sourcing and now want to create a
purchasing document in the system. SAP Sourcing cannot transfer account
assignments. However, when you create a purchasing document, you must
have an account assignment. For this reason, you can only create
purchasing documents with the account assignment category <ZK>Unknown</>
from SAP Sourcing. However, you have not defined an account assignment
category with an unknown consumption posting in Customizing.

System Response

Since the system cannot find an account assignment category with an
unknown consumption posting, and this kind of category is required for
SAP Sourcing integration, the system terminates the creation of the
purchasing document.

How to fix this error?

Define the required account assignment category in Customizing for
<ZK>Materials Management</> under <ZK>Purchasing --> Account Assignment
--> Maintain Account Assignment Categories</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT008 - No account assignment category found with unknown consumption posting ?

  The SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT008 typically indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment category in the context of a purchase requisition or purchase order in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system cannot find a valid account assignment category for a specific consumption posting, which is necessary for processing the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category may not be defined in the system for the specific transaction type or document type you are trying to process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the integration between the SAP ERP and SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) systems.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the account assignment categories defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary account assignment information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Categories: Verify that the account assignment categories are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Account Assignment > Define Account Assignment Categories.
  Ensure that the required account assignment categories are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration for the document type you are using. Ensure that it is set up to allow the necessary account assignment categories.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (material master, vendor master) is correctly maintained and includes the necessary account assignment information.
  
  
  Check Integration Settings: If you are using SAP SRM, ensure that the integration settings between SAP SRM and SAP ERP are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for the transfer of account assignment information.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions can be processed successfully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test and validate the changes.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on account assignment categories and their configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the actions related to account assignment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) or SAP SRM.