How To Fix IBRO053 - Short account assignment &1 selected for transfer posting is not valid

IBRO053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Short account assignment &1 selected for transfer posting is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO053 - Short account assignment &1 selected for transfer posting is not valid ?

  The SAP error message IBRO053 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment during a transfer posting. Specifically, it means that the short account assignment you are trying to use is not valid for the transfer posting process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when transferring materials between storage locations or plants.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Account Assignment: The account assignment specified in the transfer posting is not valid for the material or the transaction type.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the account assignment in the relevant controlling area or company code may be missing.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid account assignments.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type being used may have restrictions on the types of account assignments that can be processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer posting with the specified