How To Fix IW067 - The sales order is not assigned to a project account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 067

• Message text: The sales order is not assigned to a project account

What causes this issue?

The sales order is not assigned to a project account.
This can lead to a double billing, if the
<DS:GLOS.3526B627AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>WBS-element</> is a billing
element. This error can also arise if the WBS-element is integrated
into a hierarchy in which a higher-level WBS-element is a billing
element.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW067 - The sales order is not assigned to a project account ?

  The SAP error message IW067, which states "The sales order is not assigned to a project account," typically occurs in the context of project management and sales order processing within SAP. This error indicates that the sales order you are trying to process is not linked to a project account, which is necessary for certain transactions, especially in project-oriented environments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The sales order is not assigned to a project or project account in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for project management or sales order processing may not be set up correctly.
  Project Status: The project associated with the sales order may be in a status that does not allow for new sales orders to be linked.
  Sales Order Type: The sales order type may not be configured to allow assignment to a project account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sales Order Assignment:
  
  Go to the sales order in question and check if it is correctly assigned to a project account. You can do this by navigating to the sales order details and looking for the project account assignment field.
  
  
  
  Assign Sales Order to Project:
  
  If the sales order is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the appropriate project account. This can typically be done in the sales order creation or change transaction (e.g., VA02).
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Ensure that the project associated with the sales order is active and configured correctly. Check the project definition and ensure that it allows for sales order assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to project management and sales orders. Ensure that the sales order type is set up to allow for project account assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to manage project assignments for sales orders.
  
  
  
  Contact 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and CJ20N (Project Builder) to manage sales orders and projects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify sales orders and project assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW067 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.