How To Fix BE403 - Item &: account assignment does not agree with the reservation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Item &: account assignment does not agree with the reservation

What causes this issue?

Account assignment &V2& must agree with the account assignment in
the reservation.

System Response

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE403 - Item &: account assignment does not agree with the reservation ?

  The SAP error message BE403 ("Item &: account assignment does not agree with the reservation") typically occurs in the context of materials management and financial accounting when there is a mismatch between the account assignment of a purchase requisition or purchase order and the reservation made for the materials.
  Cause:
  
  
  Account Assignment Mismatch: The account assignment specified in the purchase order or requisition does not match the account assignment in the reservation. This can happen if the reservation was created with a different account assignment category (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.) than what is being used in the purchase order.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to discrepancies between the account assignment types.
  
  
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the account assignment in either the reservation or the purchase order, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Document Flow Issues: If the document flow is not maintained properly, it can lead to mismatches in account assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignments: Review the account assignments in both the reservation and the purchase order. Ensure that they match. You can do this by checking the details of the reservation (transaction code MB22) and the purchase order (transaction code ME23N).
  
  
  Adjust Account Assignment: If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the account assignment in either the reservation or the purchase order to ensure they are consistent.
  
  
  Recreate Documents: In some cases, it may be easier to delete and recreate the reservation or purchase order with the correct account assignment.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the account assignment categories are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as some issues may be resolved in newer versions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MB21 (Create Reservation), and MB22 (Change Reservation).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for BE403 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to account assignments in purchasing and reservations to understand the expected behavior and configurations.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the purchase orders and reservations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the BE403 error in SAP.