How To Fix IW063 - Invalid account assignment category; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Invalid account assignment category; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system should assign a component to an account assignment category.

System Response

The account assignment category is not defined.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing define the account assignment category for service- and
maintenance orders.
In the standard, define the following values for the order category 30:
Account assignment type (general): F
Account assignment type (project): Q
Account assignment type (sales order): E
Sales document project: D

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 IW063 - Invalid account assignment category; see long text ?

  The SAP error message IW063, which states "Invalid account assignment category; see long text," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing maintenance orders or service orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment category being used in the order.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category specified in the order does not match the expected values for the type of order being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the order type or account assignment categories may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as cost centers, internal orders, or projects) may not be properly defined or may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain account assignment categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW063 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Category:
  
  Review the account assignment category being used in the order. Ensure that it is valid for the type of order you are processing.
  You can find the valid account assignment categories in the configuration settings for the order type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for order management.
  Check the settings for the order type and ensure that the account assignment categories are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) is correctly set up and active.
  Check if the master data is assigned to the correct company code and is valid for the period in which you are trying to create the order.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified account assignment category.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the error message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message and its long text for additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it helpful to use transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to test and troubleshoot the order processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to order management and account assignment categories for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IW063 error in your SAP system.