How To Fix FZ356 - Purchase order & (assigned to an account) not permitted

FZ356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Purchase order & (assigned to an account) not permitted

What causes this issue?

Purchase order number &V1& specified in a down payment request or in a
down payment is not allowed. The reason is described in the previous
error message.

System Response

The payment document is not created.

How to fix this error?

Check the error reason specified in the preceding message. You can
reverse incorrect down payment requests and enter them again with
correct data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ356 - Purchase order & (assigned to an account) not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FZ356 indicates that a purchase order (PO) is not permitted for a specific account. This typically occurs when there are restrictions or settings in the system that prevent the use of certain accounts for purchasing activities. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The account assigned to the purchase order may be of a type that is not allowed for purchasing (e.g., certain balance sheet accounts).
  Account Assignment: The account may not be set up correctly in the system for the type of transaction being processed.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain accounts for purchase orders.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase order may have specific settings that restrict the use of certain accounts.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchase orders