How To Fix BOS03108 - Account assignment cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS03 - Costing: Sales Documents with BOS

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Account assignment cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The following causes can appear:
The sales document has no account assignment object. However, an
account assignment object must exist if you want to be able to perform
<ZK>Execution Services</>.
The system cannot determine the account assignment category for the
sales document.
The account assignment category is selected via the main strategy or
the requirements class. The requirements type determines the
requirements class. In the standard system, requirements types are
found according to a specific search strategy beginning with the
material strategy group.
For further information on the search strategy, see the Customizing
documentation for <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKKOVZ1>Check Control of
Requirements Type Determination</>.

System Response

The system cancels your action.

How to fix this error?

If the sales document has no account assignment object:
RESET N1
Change the sales document.
Enter an account assignment object. You should enter either a sales
order or a WBS element depending on your Customizing settings for the
account assignment object.
Save the sales document.
If the SAP System cannot determine the account assignment category, you
will check the search strategy and enter <ZH>one</> of the following
Customizing settings:
RESET N1
Enter the strategy group in material master (MRP 3 view).
The following strategy groups are relevant for BOS in <ZK>Sales and
Distribution</> in the SAP System:
Make-to-order (20)
Make-to-order/project settlement (21)
Enter the MRP group in material master (MRP 1 view).
You will define the strategy group/MRP group combination in Customizing
for <ZK>Controlling</> under <ZK>Product Cost Controlling </>-><ZK>
Cost Object Controlling </>-><ZK> Product Cost by Sales Order </>-><ZK>
Control of Sales-Order-Related Production/ Product Cost by Sales Order
</>-><ZK> Selection of Requirements Type Through MRP Group</> -><ZK>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKKOPPU>Check Strategy Group for MRP Group</></>.
You will define requirements types and requirements classes in
Customizing for <ZK>Sales and Distribution</>, under B<ZK>asic Func
</>ti<ZK>ons </>-><ZK> Availability Check and Transfer of Requirem
</>en<ZK>ts </>-><ZK> <DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUOLSDFB>Transfer of
Requirements</></>.
Enter the MRP type in material master (MRP 1 view).
You will define the item category/MRP type combinations in Customizing
for <ZK>Controlling</> under <ZK>Product Cost Controlling </>-><ZK>
Cost Object Controlling </>-><ZK> Product Cost by Sales Order </>-><ZK>
Control of Sales-Order-Related Production/ Product Cost by Sales Order
</>-><ZK> <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKKOVZ1>Check Control of Requirements
Type Determination</></>.
You will define requirements types and requirements classes in
Customizing for <ZK>Sales and Distribution</>, under B<ZK>asic Func
</>ti<ZK>ons </>-><ZK> Availability Check and Transfer of Requirem
</>en<ZK>ts </>-><ZK> Transfer of Requirements.</>

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 BOS03108 - Account assignment cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message BOS03108: Account assignment cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to post a document that requires an account assignment (such as cost centers, internal orders, or other account assignment objects) but the system is unable to determine the appropriate account assignment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Account Assignment Data: The transaction may lack necessary account assignment information, such as cost center, internal order, or project code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for account assignment in the relevant module (e.g., Controlling, Financial Accounting) may not be set up correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts or cost centers may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow certain account assignments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required account assignment objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Account Assignment Data: Ensure that all required account assignment fields are filled in the transaction. This may include cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant fields.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules to ensure that account assignments are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing settings in the Controlling (CO) module or Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data for cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant objects is complete and correctly maintained.
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows the necessary account assignments.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the required account assignment objects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or KS01 (for cost center creation) to check and maintain relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the program logic and identify where the account assignment determination is failing.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.