How To Fix IP390 - Purch. order for maint. item requires account assignment cat. 'U' or 'F'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Purch. order for maint. item requires account assignment cat. 'U' or 'F'

What causes this issue?

You have selected a purchase order with a wrong account assignment
category.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Select a purchase order which uses one of the following account
assignment categories:
U = <LS>Unassigned</>
F = <LS>Settlement to order</>

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP390 - Purch. order for maint. item requires account assignment cat. 'U' or 'F' ?

  The SAP error message IP390 indicates that a purchase order for a maintenance item requires a specific account assignment category, either 'U' (for unplanned) or 'F' (for fixed asset). This error typically arises in the context of creating or processing purchase orders related to maintenance activities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Account Assignment Category: The purchase order is being created for a maintenance item that requires a specific account assignment category, but the category provided does not meet the requirements.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to allow for the required account assignment categories for maintenance items.
  Item Category Settings: The item category used in the purchase order may not be compatible with the account assignment categories needed for maintenance items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Category:
  
  Ensure that the purchase order is using the correct account assignment category ('U' or 'F'). You can do this by checking the purchase order details in the SAP system.
  If the wrong category is being used, change it to the appropriate one.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for purchasing and account assignment.
  Ensure that the settings for maintenance items are correctly configured to allow for the required account assignment categories.
  
  
  
  Item Category Configuration:
  
  Check the item category settings in the material master or purchasing info records to ensure they are compatible with the account assignment categories for maintenance items.
  If necessary, adjust the item category settings to allow for the correct account assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on account assignment categories and their implications for purchase orders related to maintenance items.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users creating purchase orders are trained on the requirements for account assignment categories, especially in the context of maintenance items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to review and modify purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP390 error and successfully create or process the purchase order for the maintenance item.